| 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 | $51.87 | 5.199% | $54.5667 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.79 | 9.588% | $33.7421 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.36 | 5.643% | $60.5968 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 8.423% | $172.0131 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.45 | 12.711% | $236.0732 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 6.824% | $83.9637 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.46 | 7.700% | $197.5864 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.18 | $838.5420 | $838.54 | $838.50 | $838.60 | |