| 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 | $152.51 | 4.687% | $159.6581 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.89 | 9.661% | $18.5217 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.41 | 10.733% | $153.2655 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.71 | 8.384% | $50.6262 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.89 | 6.322% | $46.6647 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.48 | 8.714% | $217.9498 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.79 | 7.165% | $41.5693 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.68 | $688.2553 | $688.26 | $688.20 | $688.30 | |