| 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 | $55.96 | 4.538% | $58.4995 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.76 | 6.355% | $39.0961 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.26 | 3.507% | $163.8102 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.43 | 8.423% | $46.0039 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.53 | 4.241% | $58.9274 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.53 | 8.667% | $248.3367 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.86 | 6.520% | $196.9129 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.33 | $811.5867 | $811.59 | $811.60 | $811.50 | |