| 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 | $52.75 | 5.734% | $55.7747 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 9.219% | $6.8371 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.79 | 5.858% | $210.4351 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 13.604% | $28.276 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.30 | 13.185% | $148.6119 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.93 | 5.461% | $217.1758 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 6.359% | $241.871 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.33 | $908.9816 | $908.99 | $909.00 | $909.00 | |