| 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 | $50.44 | 5.533% | $53.2308 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.58 | 12.769% | $133.7215 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.68 | 6.725% | $255.7985 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.64 | 10.752% | $211.1376 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.77 | 13.406% | $114.2792 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.27 | 8.234% | $132.3377 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.40 | 11.330% | $259.8442 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.78 | $1,160.3495 | $1,160.35 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.20 | |