| 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 | $52.53 | 6.579% | $55.9859 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.35 | 3.763% | $188.1742 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.52 | 6.825% | $244.1165 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 7.748% | $18.0801 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.73 | 12.337% | $6.4369 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.42 | 13.541% | $165.1113 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.83 | 13.478% | $167.7545 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.16 | $845.6594 | $845.66 | $845.65 | $845.70 | |