| 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 | $52.75 | 5.770% | $55.7937 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.31 | 5.704% | $250.8462 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 11.449% | $80.2098 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.78 | 8.371% | $257.6846 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 6.299% | $27.9885 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.80 | 4.353% | $240.8467 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.57 | 9.437% | $198.7048 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.51 | $1,112.0743 | $1,112.07 | $1,112.10 | $1,112.00 | |