| 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 | $51.63 | 5.654% | $54.5492 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.75 | 13.166% | $39.3252 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.82 | 11.734% | $28.8497 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.61 | 12.713% | $227.2407 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.99 | 5.118% | $70.4185 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 8.192% | $6.3725 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.94 | 8.713% | $149.9587 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.63 | $576.7145 | $576.72 | $576.70 | $576.60 | |