| 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 | $52.36 | 7.246% | $56.154 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.51 | 7.404% | $88.619 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.31 | 11.221% | $95.9948 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.80 | 3.694% | $60.9721 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.86 | 8.827% | $172.8826 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.51 | 6.348% | $229.1906 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.64 | 13.380% | $157.19 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.99 | $861.0031 | $860.99 | $861.00 | $861.10 | |