| 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 | $50.56 | 7.548% | $54.3763 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.72 | 8.579% | $159.3071 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.29 | 11.632% | $120.8863 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.35 | 11.243% | $162.8041 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.78 | 4.465% | $27.9757 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 4.423% | $242.5642 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.75 | 7.431% | $116.8312 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.74 | $884.7449 | $884.75 | $884.80 | $884.80 | |