| 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 | $162.48 | 5.419% | $171.2848 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 5.781% | $80.1503 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.27 | 13.134% | $54.6098 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 12.730% | $149.2996 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.80 | 3.541% | $160.2815 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.56 | 3.719% | $80.4445 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.79 | 10.847% | $198.1834 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.11 | $894.2539 | $894.24 | $894.30 | $894.30 | |