| 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 | $57.86 | 5.867% | $61.2546 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 5.814% | $176.4978 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.30 | 13.620% | $88.9645 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.60 | 8.708% | $225.6778 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.55 | 10.342% | $84.4668 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.26 | 9.850% | $223.2811 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.92 | 8.562% | $242.0064 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.29 | $1,102.1490 | $1,102.15 | $1,102.15 | $1,102.30 | |