| 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 | $27.64 | 10.520% | $30.5477 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 6.814% | $159.046 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.87 | 10.822% | $36.4272 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.28 | 6.379% | $98.1665 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.26 | 6.663% | $15.2101 | $15.21 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.30 | 13.140% | $159.8668 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.55 | 7.537% | $97.3748 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.80 | $596.6391 | $596.65 | $596.60 | $596.60 | |