| 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 | $55.98 | 4.318% | $58.3972 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.84 | 10.585% | $202.1936 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.41 | 10.279% | $88.6753 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 8.460% | $10.3362 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.87 | 10.253% | $164.1336 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.98 | 13.376% | $260.7421 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.65 | 12.714% | $152.8965 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.26 | $937.3745 | $937.38 | $937.45 | $937.30 | |