| 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 | $52.86 | 8.771% | $57.4964 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.95 | 8.463% | $177.8251 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.52 | 9.871% | $197.2404 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 8.717% | $52.7821 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.84 | 8.115% | $32.2615 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.32 | 4.270% | $145.269 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.27 | 8.858% | $61.2544 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.31 | $724.1289 | $724.13 | $724.15 | $724.20 | |