| 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 | $54.60 | 8.450% | $59.2137 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.67 | 10.130% | $42.5873 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.32 | 7.180% | $31.4252 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.49 | 5.540% | $11.0711 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.78 | 10.408% | $253.6955 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 3.318% | $236.1643 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.55 | 10.469% | $100.0297 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.99 | $734.1868 | $734.19 | $734.20 | $734.20 | |