| 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 | 4.274% | $55.7032 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.66 | 13.396% | $165.1726 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.74 | 12.823% | $126.0684 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.33 | 5.510% | $98.4725 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.53 | 13.694% | $107.4749 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.65 | 10.589% | $256.1794 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 8.641% | $269.7556 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.63 | $1,078.8266 | $1,078.82 | $1,078.75 | $1,079.00 | |