| 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 | $52.56 | 6.779% | $56.123 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.34 | 5.333% | $170.9976 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 5.658% | $160.5685 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.80 | 3.684% | $151.1713 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 7.609% | $187.7992 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.79 | 5.269% | $138.734 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.51 | 10.405% | $271.0553 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.49 | $1,136.4489 | $1,136.45 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 | |