| 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 | $50.88 | 9.107% | $55.5136 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 9.856% | $6.4376 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.57 | 12.322% | $16.3653 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 10.215% | $144.8446 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.99 | 5.341% | $81.102 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.81 | 8.255% | $49.5916 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.56 | 13.856% | $261.3678 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.09 | $615.2225 | $615.22 | $615.20 | $615.20 | |