| 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 | $53.50 | 3.185% | $55.204 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 8.845% | $144.187 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.38 | 8.188% | $236.261 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 12.467% | $168.4193 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.52 | 9.328% | $23.5274 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.37 | 6.154% | $21.6236 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.44 | 7.532% | $34.8834 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.43 | $684.1057 | $684.10 | $684.10 | $684.10 | |