| 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 | $51.72 | 5.752% | $54.6949 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.52 | 9.297% | $66.1465 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.63 | 13.567% | $35.9212 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.79 | 7.290% | $125.304 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.55 | 10.531% | $253.7239 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.29 | 12.640% | $112.9667 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.42 | 4.246% | $187.0382 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.92 | $835.7954 | $835.79 | $835.75 | $835.70 | |