| 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 | $43.64 | 3.634% | $45.2259 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.48 | 7.733% | $151.3433 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.38 | 3.341% | $54.13 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.86 | 11.837% | $274.9624 | $274.96 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.51 | 3.301% | $218.4919 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.34 | 5.841% | $60.6892 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.53 | 5.544% | $252.8095 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.74 | $1,057.6522 | $1,057.65 | $1,057.70 | $1,057.60 | |