| 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 | $52.94 | 13.654% | $60.1684 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 3.441% | $41.935 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.28 | 4.546% | $22.2474 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.28 | 8.245% | $17.6223 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.35 | 5.532% | $83.7396 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.77 | 9.198% | $140.6143 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 11.526% | $260.2459 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.51 | $626.5729 | $626.58 | $626.55 | $626.40 | |