| 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 | $147.71 | 4.587% | $154.4855 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 10.630% | $53.7109 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.98 | 4.656% | $28.2362 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.81 | 3.371% | $100.0735 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.47 | 8.161% | $10.2428 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.45 | 11.825% | $158.1765 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.89 | 4.848% | $49.1632 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.86 | $554.0886 | $554.09 | $554.10 | $554.10 | |