| 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 | $51.50 | 5.718% | $54.4448 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 12.503% | $213.2269 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.36 | 12.248% | $61.018 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.34 | 8.374% | $146.6734 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 11.624% | $150.5919 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.99 | 4.177% | $110.4172 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.57 | 11.568% | $205.9211 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.20 | $942.2933 | $942.29 | $942.25 | $942.20 | |