| 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 | $51.45 | 8.253% | $55.6962 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.65 | 12.637% | $212.4897 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.72 | 7.244% | $66.191 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.56 | 10.632% | $38.2344 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.34 | 4.775% | $156.471 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 12.775% | $35.7271 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.82 | 5.347% | $27.2006 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.22 | $592.0100 | $592.01 | $592.05 | $592.00 | |