| 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 | $50.90 | 9.541% | $55.7564 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.27 | 4.448% | $16.9937 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.78 | 6.337% | $27.4137 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 11.859% | $181.7485 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 12.260% | $20.8242 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.60 | 5.467% | $111.3732 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.40 | 10.337% | $36.8526 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $412.98 | $450.9623 | $450.95 | $450.90 | $451.00 | |