| 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 | $55.91 | 6.263% | $59.4116 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 5.810% | $254.2191 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.69 | 10.322% | $182.7925 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.72 | 3.558% | $81.5209 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.49 | 8.767% | $118.0013 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.39 | 8.500% | $16.6982 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.50 | 9.490% | $193.2499 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.96 | $905.8935 | $905.89 | $905.85 | $905.80 | |