| 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 | 10.543% | $51.292 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 5.852% | $168.2518 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.30 | 9.599% | $163.6313 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.93 | 11.246% | $174.5783 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.79 | 12.777% | $247.8726 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.53 | 13.871% | $193.0455 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.83 | 8.518% | $139.8037 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.73 | $1,138.4752 | $1,138.47 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.50 | |