| 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 | $56.65 | 7.389% | $60.8359 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.60 | 6.320% | $87.8203 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.99 | 8.528% | $248.5183 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 7.799% | $227.8655 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.79 | 6.373% | $146.5714 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 7.495% | $246.5505 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.53 | 4.543% | $85.2339 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.30 | $1,103.3958 | $1,103.40 | $1,103.35 | $1,103.40 | |