| 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 | $51.79 | 5.753% | $54.7695 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.61 | 3.505% | $83.4354 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.92 | 5.153% | $206.0158 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.77 | 13.109% | $167.1412 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.67 | 5.747% | $38.7774 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.64 | 5.274% | $157.532 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 13.337% | $177.3384 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.87 | $885.0097 | $885.02 | $885.05 | $884.90 | |