| 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 | $49.97 | 10.378% | $55.1559 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.44 | 4.792% | $20.3716 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.50 | 8.765% | $186.532 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.97 | 7.429% | $176.1513 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.74 | 3.411% | $45.232 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 8.275% | $231.3404 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.44 | 4.261% | $248.5999 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.72 | $963.3831 | $963.38 | $963.40 | $963.40 | |