| 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 | $157.85 | 12.492% | $177.5686 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.95 | 6.836% | $164.474 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.87 | 13.535% | $63.432 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.26 | 13.402% | $46.7897 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.42 | 4.607% | $21.3607 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.56 | 8.407% | $47.2221 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.45 | 3.412% | $257.9612 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.36 | $778.8083 | $778.80 | $778.75 | $778.90 | |