| 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 | $157.92 | 12.509% | $177.6742 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.25 | 4.623% | $5.4927 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 5.833% | $229.52 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 9.302% | $81.7579 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.42 | 4.207% | $115.0654 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.35 | 11.463% | $98.4776 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.47 | 11.480% | $142.1036 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.08 | $850.0914 | $850.09 | $850.05 | $850.20 | |