| 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 | $52.99 | 5.283% | $55.7895 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.78 | 5.840% | $48.4536 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.61 | 9.215% | $115.342 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.49 | 12.554% | $187.3912 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.73 | 6.218% | $203.6518 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.93 | 7.110% | $243.0647 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.36 | 5.407% | $200.6528 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.89 | $1,054.3456 | $1,054.33 | $1,054.35 | $1,054.50 | |