| 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 | $46.40 | 5.344% | $48.8796 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.35 | 4.852% | $176.5183 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.48 | 10.198% | $44.6082 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.70 | 4.503% | $168.9814 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.84 | 12.764% | $44.9252 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.34 | 11.179% | $151.5814 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.45 | 10.714% | $242.9619 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.56 | $878.4560 | $878.46 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |