| 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 | $53.69 | 4.623% | $56.1721 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.57 | 11.860% | $17.4166 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.30 | 3.854% | $62.624 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.62 | 6.360% | $38.949 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.65 | 12.554% | $138.0475 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.34 | 9.439% | $221.4389 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.98 | 13.628% | $90.8797 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.15 | $625.5278 | $625.53 | $625.50 | $625.40 | |