| 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 | $49.40 | 11.295% | $54.9797 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.47 | 9.680% | $56.4523 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.71 | 12.741% | $81.974 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.82 | 12.524% | $108.9457 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.68 | 4.396% | $92.5784 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.71 | 8.873% | $29.08 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.82 | 8.765% | $143.374 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.61 | $567.3841 | $567.38 | $567.40 | $567.50 | |