| 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 | $138.71 | 11.611% | $154.8156 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.33 | 5.200% | $118.1712 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.56 | 4.830% | $36.2292 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.92 | 13.655% | $279.5004 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 4.262% | $189.1938 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 6.187% | $16.82 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 13.112% | $88.5667 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.12 | $883.2969 | $883.30 | $883.25 | $883.30 | |