| 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 | $151.64 | 5.205% | $159.5329 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 6.700% | $40.9728 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.59 | 5.363% | $51.1959 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.74 | 7.759% | $215.2378 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.30 | 11.333% | $68.2471 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.63 | 6.505% | $178.5343 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.70 | 6.110% | $246.918 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.00 | $960.6388 | $960.64 | $960.65 | $960.50 | |