| 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 | $141.91 | 4.509% | $148.3087 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.80 | 8.716% | $51.9662 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.57 | 3.319% | $233.0567 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.36 | 10.330% | $196.7846 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.65 | 13.757% | $10.9776 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.91 | 5.818% | $180.8535 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.37 | 12.847% | $117.7784 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.57 | $939.7257 | $939.73 | $939.75 | $939.90 | |