| 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 | $50.88 | 5.500% | $53.6784 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.65 | 4.108% | $88.1274 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.97 | 13.347% | $132.582 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.60 | 8.208% | $136.9913 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.90 | 8.324% | $125.5475 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 11.684% | $16.6297 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.30 | 8.542% | $156.6261 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.19 | $710.1824 | $710.19 | $710.30 | $710.10 | |