| 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 | $54.44 | 4.668% | $56.9813 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.98 | 3.631% | $192.7329 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.58 | 9.840% | $275.2371 | $275.24 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.61 | 12.587% | $234.8677 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.38 | 8.502% | $191.3758 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.75 | 9.602% | $36.9907 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.28 | 13.464% | $170.5137 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.02 | $1,158.6992 | $1,158.70 | $1,158.75 | $1,158.70 | |