| 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 | $154.32 | 3.838% | $160.2428 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 8.499% | $82.8498 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.46 | 9.640% | $54.2279 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.87 | 8.865% | $194.7268 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.79 | 12.496% | $50.387 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.50 | 8.854% | $172.5336 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.37 | 11.518% | $107.4699 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.67 | $822.4378 | $822.44 | $822.50 | $822.30 | |