| 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 | $7.52 | 3.770% | $7.8035 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.80 | 3.287% | $48.3383 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.35 | 7.528% | $246.6155 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.39 | 8.746% | $165.718 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.27 | 12.867% | $245.2261 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.77 | 11.216% | $158.7831 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.92 | 10.537% | $183.403 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.02 | $1,055.8875 | $1,055.89 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.80 | |