| 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 | $128.57 | 5.102% | $135.1296 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.56 | 12.107% | $80.2238 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 3.214% | $81.1262 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.92 | 6.555% | $49.9956 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.34 | 11.678% | $154.4953 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.83 | 6.363% | $32.7917 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.48 | 4.377% | $72.5211 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.30 | $606.2833 | $606.29 | $606.30 | $606.20 | |