| 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 | $54.75 | 5.846% | $57.9507 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.56 | 3.233% | $58.3886 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 8.527% | $18.1349 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.94 | 8.404% | $33.5402 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.28 | 6.312% | $206.543 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.60 | 6.384% | $126.1714 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.46 | 11.688% | $240.643 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.30 | $741.3718 | $741.36 | $741.40 | $741.30 | |