| 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 | $5.36 | 3.248% | $5.5341 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 5.829% | $35.8972 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.93 | 11.584% | $63.5248 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.56 | 4.669% | $258.0719 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 12.692% | $231.7511 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.45 | 7.407% | $147.6309 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.38 | 11.124% | $72.6529 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.25 | $815.0629 | $815.05 | $815.05 | $815.10 | |