| 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 | $50.57 | 10.348% | $55.803 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.65 | 10.872% | $58.3741 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 8.325% | $48.2155 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.46 | 7.293% | $178.5999 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.30 | 13.439% | $251.0405 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 13.230% | $6.2729 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.38 | 6.206% | $101.2993 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.41 | $699.6052 | $699.60 | $699.55 | $699.60 | |