| 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 | $51.88 | 3.242% | $53.5619 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 6.348% | $58.2255 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.39 | 10.509% | $131.9367 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 7.311% | $6.8679 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 11.383% | $158.9881 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.80 | 5.867% | $245.3997 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.61 | 4.388% | $69.5328 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.57 | $724.5126 | $724.52 | $724.55 | $724.50 | |