| 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 | $56.98 | 5.425% | $60.0712 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.50 | 9.181% | $139.2058 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.65 | 11.505% | $27.486 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.35 | 4.854% | $61.1823 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.63 | 4.786% | $40.4788 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.71 | 10.721% | $246.5867 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.99 | 5.743% | $24.3103 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.81 | $599.3211 | $599.33 | $599.35 | $599.40 | |