| 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 | $145.80 | 8.862% | $158.7208 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 4.347% | $55.8256 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 4.472% | $184.8841 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.56 | 8.828% | $138.821 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.47 | 4.741% | $5.7293 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.62 | 3.770% | $72.2447 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.28 | 3.297% | $117.0148 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.20 | $733.2403 | $733.23 | $733.25 | $733.10 | |