| 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 | $50.62 | 6.598% | $53.9599 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.46 | 9.120% | $234.0188 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.58 | 12.300% | $69.1543 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 10.390% | $6.0494 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.65 | 7.591% | $28.673 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.26 | 4.694% | $181.3928 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.87 | 3.721% | $154.4095 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.92 | $727.6577 | $727.65 | $727.60 | $727.70 | |