| 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 | $49.54 | 12.230% | $55.5987 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 3.688% | $37.2344 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.37 | 7.862% | $17.657 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 7.206% | $237.3219 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.62 | 11.225% | $164.1903 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.69 | 9.635% | $204.6776 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.26 | 4.585% | $100.6735 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.76 | $817.3534 | $817.35 | $817.35 | $817.40 | |