| 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 | $144.99 | 6.490% | $154.3999 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 10.140% | $88.079 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.70 | 13.400% | $79.0398 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.88 | 12.159% | $68.2824 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.67 | 4.377% | $47.669 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.93 | 13.388% | $35.0709 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.92 | 11.159% | $48.821 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.06 | $521.3620 | $521.36 | $521.35 | $521.40 | |