| 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 | $51.85 | 12.342% | $58.2493 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.90 | 13.377% | $264.055 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.35 | 12.175% | $44.1409 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.86 | 11.719% | $18.8358 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.78 | 5.532% | $22.9849 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.35 | 8.184% | $60.9617 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.38 | 5.213% | $95.0915 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.47 | $564.3191 | $564.32 | $564.35 | $564.30 | |