| 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 | $51.51 | 4.435% | $53.7945 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 11.763% | $40.7488 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.78 | 9.162% | $176.6023 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 7.270% | $79.3476 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.56 | 3.842% | $219.6881 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.41 | 4.393% | $220.6972 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.97 | 3.683% | $195.9298 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.66 | $986.8083 | $986.81 | $986.85 | $986.70 | |