| 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 | $47.96 | 6.677% | $51.1623 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.54 | 12.214% | $41.003 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.80 | 5.270% | $140.8513 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.25 | 5.515% | $18.2013 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.44 | 12.593% | $194.1554 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.48 | 6.403% | $146.2828 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.47 | 6.480% | $244.3397 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.94 | $835.9958 | $835.99 | $836.00 | $836.10 | |