| 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 | $48.25 | 5.782% | $51.0398 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.25 | 5.161% | $72.824 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.43 | 11.599% | $218.0979 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 8.110% | $203.9495 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.48 | 12.114% | $177.6783 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.28 | 11.682% | $160.018 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.81 | 3.332% | $78.336 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.15 | $961.9435 | $961.95 | $961.95 | $961.80 | |