| 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 | $52.50 | 5.808% | $55.5492 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 12.128% | $170.0982 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.27 | 8.319% | $45.7864 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.33 | 3.469% | $173.1347 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.75 | 7.824% | $149.6058 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 5.444% | $47.2178 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.80 | 3.596% | $81.6336 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.13 | $723.0257 | $723.03 | $723.05 | $722.90 | |