| 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 | $50.99 | 9.681% | $55.9263 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 9.193% | $95.391 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 12.482% | $187.8112 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.88 | 11.334% | $146.8273 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.34 | 11.161% | $55.9584 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.79 | 5.680% | $57.9021 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.94 | 12.645% | $185.7967 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.27 | $785.6130 | $785.62 | $785.65 | $785.60 | |