| 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 | $52.99 | 5.376% | $55.8387 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 11.569% | $205.8671 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.89 | 7.170% | $117.7691 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.64 | 9.493% | $156.1808 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.26 | 7.346% | $81.8621 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.57 | 11.354% | $248.9541 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 6.193% | $250.9659 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.20 | $1,117.4378 | $1,117.44 | $1,117.40 | $1,117.60 | |