| 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 | $53.96 | 5.762% | $57.0692 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.82 | 6.183% | $75.1988 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.36 | 9.132% | $96.429 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.55 | 13.105% | $79.7956 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.78 | 8.381% | $55.0359 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.29 | 6.793% | $47.2986 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 4.848% | $99.2806 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.45 | $510.1077 | $510.12 | $510.15 | $510.10 | |