| 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 | $57.62 | 5.524% | $60.8029 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.42 | 7.579% | $173.654 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.62 | 8.551% | $132.0197 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.69 | 12.845% | $157.6332 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.94 | 12.211% | $100.9226 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 11.781% | $23.1387 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 7.167% | $234.2349 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.56 | $882.4060 | $882.39 | $882.40 | $882.30 | |