| 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 | $148.63 | 5.308% | $156.5193 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 8.686% | $88.6334 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.87 | 7.873% | $258.755 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.31 | 9.820% | $51.9558 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.46 | 10.619% | $76.836 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.47 | 12.157% | $168.7626 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.31 | 8.435% | $84.9154 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.60 | $886.3775 | $886.39 | $886.35 | $886.40 | |