| 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 | $51.86 | 11.547% | $57.8483 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 10.737% | $17.1975 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.35 | 4.118% | $106.5648 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.90 | 11.233% | $178.9739 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.96 | 6.647% | $33.0179 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.90 | 4.865% | $108.9547 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.50 | 3.181% | $136.7148 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.00 | $639.2719 | $639.26 | $639.20 | $639.30 | |