| 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 | $50.81 | 6.660% | $54.1939 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.33 | 3.703% | $27.305 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.86 | 9.109% | $88.2255 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 13.432% | $54.2886 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.57 | 9.304% | $95.7175 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 6.845% | $184.2115 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.52 | 8.848% | $88.7329 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.36 | $592.6749 | $592.68 | $592.70 | $592.60 | |