| 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 | $53.25 | 5.340% | $56.0936 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 12.669% | $79.5218 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.91 | 6.594% | $186.4436 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.73 | 13.775% | $96.4016 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.50 | 13.675% | $22.1666 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.84 | 13.319% | $243.4545 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.76 | 8.716% | $184.5563 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.57 | $868.6380 | $868.63 | $868.60 | $868.70 | |