| 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 | $243.66 | 4.852% | $255.4824 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 13.693% | $8.5838 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.88 | 5.401% | $45.1959 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 10.743% | $179.9352 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.69 | 3.601% | $16.255 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.79 | 8.488% | $55.1011 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.50 | 4.343% | $6.7823 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.55 | $567.3357 | $567.34 | $567.40 | $567.40 | |