| 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 | $50.52 | 5.596% | $53.3471 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 11.838% | $84.7732 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.63 | 9.739% | $22.6392 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.56 | 5.328% | $62.7334 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 5.626% | $54.2918 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.52 | 8.166% | $270.9775 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.46 | 4.372% | $31.7917 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.89 | $580.5539 | $580.55 | $580.60 | $580.50 | |