| 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 | $50.78 | 8.242% | $54.9653 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.82 | 13.604% | $254.2685 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.82 | 3.245% | $17.3658 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.80 | 4.790% | $14.461 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 11.180% | $49.2305 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.90 | 12.843% | $154.4821 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 7.330% | $43.2218 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.67 | $587.9950 | $588.00 | $587.95 | $588.10 | |