| 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 | $80.41 | 8.450% | $87.2046 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.70 | 3.828% | $48.4877 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.47 | 8.654% | $48.3184 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.85 | 4.404% | $159.5815 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.69 | 12.182% | $106.2251 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.98 | 5.290% | $56.8355 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.76 | 5.419% | $13.4515 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.86 | $520.1043 | $520.11 | $520.15 | $520.10 | |