| 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 | $150.50 | 10.151% | $165.7773 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.42 | 6.263% | $49.3273 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.92 | 6.188% | $161.3208 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.48 | 3.700% | $255.5998 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.51 | 12.831% | $47.9645 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 12.460% | $162.4935 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.26 | 9.541% | $132.8294 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.58 | $975.3126 | $975.31 | $975.35 | $975.30 | |