| 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 | $55.50 | 6.345% | $59.0215 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 13.272% | $6.2753 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.89 | 3.579% | $182.1851 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 12.554% | $178.8033 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.25 | 10.473% | $41.1512 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.44 | 10.653% | $174.2121 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.30 | 9.138% | $88.7292 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.78 | $730.3777 | $730.38 | $730.40 | $730.40 | |