| 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 | $170.39 | 5.823% | $180.3118 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 10.162% | $49.9585 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.28 | 13.705% | $93.5565 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.90 | 9.315% | $147.4659 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.64 | 11.439% | $248.1078 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.26 | 5.712% | $28.8171 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.90 | 6.566% | $136.2979 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.72 | $884.5155 | $884.53 | $884.45 | $884.60 | |