| 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 | $48.75 | 13.790% | $55.4726 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.48 | 13.528% | $255.9829 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.81 | 4.322% | $135.4204 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.40 | 3.546% | $161.9459 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.99 | 3.665% | $121.2777 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.63 | 4.455% | $160.4742 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 3.541% | $259.6705 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.85 | $1,150.2442 | $1,150.24 | $1,150.20 | $1,150.30 | |