| 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 | $55.85 | 6.325% | $59.3825 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.95 | 10.137% | $93.5614 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.63 | 10.585% | $144.4572 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 8.221% | $85.224 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.90 | 5.749% | $97.1833 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.91 | 12.347% | $124.6041 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.69 | 10.280% | $265.4329 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.68 | $869.8454 | $869.83 | $869.85 | $869.90 | |