| 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 | $56.42 | 3.473% | $58.3795 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.34 | 7.607% | $87.5275 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.72 | 11.455% | $64.3318 | $64.33 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.69 | 11.242% | $129.8083 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.25 | 9.725% | $244.9611 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.36 | 10.338% | $75.4271 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.57 | 9.158% | $129.4286 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.35 | $789.8639 | $789.87 | $789.95 | $789.80 | |