| 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 | $50.49 | 5.291% | $53.1614 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.94 | 3.229% | $138.2649 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 10.578% | $155.8155 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.53 | 12.707% | $186.5639 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 5.269% | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.86 | 3.396% | $148.7455 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.31 | 10.752% | $176.439 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.74 | $1,001.8402 | $1,001.84 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.90 | |