| 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 | $109.41 | 6.477% | $116.4965 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.96 | 7.840% | $70.0529 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 11.257% | $30.4622 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.45 | 13.713% | $198.3723 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.31 | 9.738% | $50.8197 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.32 | 3.726% | $8.63 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.34 | 10.559% | $181.6927 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.17 | $656.5263 | $656.52 | $656.50 | $656.60 | |