| 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 | $52.30 | 6.831% | $55.8726 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.26 | 8.304% | $121.5821 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 11.673% | $48.8458 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.68 | 3.191% | $148.2648 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.28 | 7.577% | $186.4094 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.48 | 13.602% | $257.2858 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.77 | 13.438% | $78.0113 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.51 | $896.2718 | $896.27 | $896.25 | $896.30 | |