| 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 | $50.80 | 9.123% | $55.4345 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 6.688% | $80.5281 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.25 | 13.517% | $24.1224 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.84 | 12.593% | $150.6945 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.32 | 10.424% | $173.719 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.81 | 12.523% | $212.4547 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.78 | 11.425% | $131.2364 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.28 | $828.1896 | $828.18 | $828.20 | $828.10 | |