| 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 | $55.96 | 8.723% | $60.8414 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 11.652% | $96.579 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 7.331% | $153.4404 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 4.486% | $108.5714 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.51 | 13.507% | $157.2185 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.32 | 7.121% | $157.8107 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 11.571% | $179.3281 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.89 | $913.7895 | $913.79 | $913.80 | $913.70 | |