| 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 | $54.77 | 3.829% | $56.8671 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.70 | 11.440% | $156.7961 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 7.386% | $134.8553 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 10.823% | $173.7594 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.28 | 7.539% | $178.8158 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.74 | 8.120% | $57.0225 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.85 | 11.485% | $70.0683 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.71 | $828.1845 | $828.20 | $828.10 | $828.30 | |