| 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 | $51.39 | 7.336% | $55.16 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 6.845% | $55.4953 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.88 | 8.347% | $117.9682 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.65 | 5.317% | $49.1304 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 12.237% | $188.5245 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 12.702% | $260.2289 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.79 | 8.474% | $55.0939 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.52 | $781.6012 | $781.60 | $781.60 | $781.60 | |