| 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 | $50.61 | 7.832% | $54.5738 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.33 | 5.220% | $165.5426 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.32 | 11.627% | $26.0314 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.74 | 13.547% | $37.1753 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.84 | 7.385% | $49.2253 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.79 | 5.296% | $149.2992 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.63 | 11.643% | $14.1005 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.26 | $495.9481 | $495.95 | $496.00 | $495.90 | |