| 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 | $150.54 | 3.377% | $155.6237 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.40 | 8.700% | $50.4368 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.34 | 13.521% | $49.2 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 5.479% | $260.2694 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.35 | 7.828% | $86.6398 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.33 | 3.528% | $229.1385 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 3.431% | $125.4825 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.03 | $956.7907 | $956.79 | $956.80 | $956.70 | |