| 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 | $42.85 | 6.177% | $45.4968 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.42 | 3.596% | $158.937 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.61 | 7.819% | $10.3614 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 6.437% | $128.1076 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.99 | 4.134% | $185.3481 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 10.190% | $135.1811 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.90 | 12.377% | $225.7654 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.81 | $889.1974 | $889.21 | $889.20 | $889.20 | |