| 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 | $52.84 | 11.594% | $58.9663 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.95 | 6.263% | $62.642 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.43 | 10.304% | $42.3898 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.74 | 6.438% | $130.642 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.52 | 13.445% | $44.8335 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.26 | 5.606% | $141.7866 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 8.602% | $40.0524 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.62 | $521.3126 | $521.31 | $521.35 | $521.30 | |