| 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 | $5.48 | 5.480% | $5.7803 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.54 | 6.357% | $51.6257 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.37 | 3.747% | $172.6039 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.75 | 7.443% | $143.705 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.57 | 3.746% | $48.3145 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.44 | 11.393% | $70.6677 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.85 | 13.475% | $184.794 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.00 | $677.4911 | $677.49 | $677.50 | $677.50 | |