| 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 | $51.97 | 7.862% | $56.0559 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.53 | 3.194% | $120.252 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.86 | 4.147% | $123.7891 | $123.79 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.31 | 8.451% | $19.8574 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.39 | 4.485% | $106.9822 | $106.98 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.84 | 5.460% | $128.4925 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.82 | 8.789% | $87.9233 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.72 | $643.3524 | $643.35 | $643.35 | $643.50 | |