| 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 | $53.51 | 3.866% | $55.5787 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.54 | 5.615% | $199.1265 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.91 | 12.161% | $199.5456 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.30 | 7.714% | $129.5799 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.74 | 13.177% | $271.3305 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.84 | 13.113% | $127.6367 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.86 | 7.173% | $156.3225 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.70 | $1,139.1204 | $1,139.13 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.00 | |