| 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 | $5.29 | 4.500% | $5.5281 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.29 | 4.696% | $59.9803 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.56 | 10.841% | $19.4637 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 5.320% | $39.5371 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 3.163% | $244.094 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.34 | 10.523% | $135.2138 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.32 | 10.485% | $215.7993 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.95 | $719.6163 | $719.61 | $719.65 | $719.60 | |