| 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 | $53.91 | 5.319% | $56.7775 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.68 | 6.843% | $29.5741 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 8.147% | $51.3266 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.44 | 8.274% | $266.8304 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.44 | 10.611% | $38.0944 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.68 | 9.239% | $173.3404 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.77 | 12.658% | $229.5632 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.38 | $845.5066 | $845.50 | $845.55 | $845.50 | |