| 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 | $56.74 | 5.734% | $59.9935 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.63 | 7.583% | $34.0285 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 11.336% | $256.507 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.70 | 5.842% | $176.4386 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.77 | 13.202% | $14.4559 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.97 | 5.461% | $186.6343 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.44 | 6.699% | $253.3461 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.64 | $981.4039 | $981.41 | $981.45 | $981.30 | |