| 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 | $47.25 | 8.584% | $51.3059 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.61 | 6.201% | $90.9187 | $90.92 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.80 | 10.293% | $88.0138 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.85 | 12.683% | $169.9823 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.78 | 3.872% | $186.7411 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.53 | 9.403% | $157.0261 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.80 | 9.404% | $34.7905 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.62 | $778.7784 | $778.78 | $778.80 | $778.70 | |