| 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 | $50.74 | 10.285% | $55.9586 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.90 | 11.145% | $26.5637 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.97 | 13.324% | $37.3629 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.94 | 10.288% | $35.226 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.44 | 8.693% | $138.5184 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 12.451% | $270.9169 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.38 | 4.685% | $251.6418 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.29 | $816.1883 | $816.19 | $816.15 | $816.20 | |