| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $53.42 | 8.672% | $58.0526 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.34 | 11.404% | $87.2739 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.58 | 12.228% | $160.0147 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.27 | 8.210% | $16.5237 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.81 | 6.715% | $228.1673 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 4.620% | $27.4628 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.63 | 10.557% | $250.5553 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.30 | $828.0503 | $828.04 | $827.95 | $828.20 | |