| 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 | $102.58 | 5.873% | $108.6045 | $108.60 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 3.154% | $51.0509 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.88 | 13.396% | $82.643 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.95 | 9.696% | $82.2172 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.60 | 9.122% | $171.9763 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.53 | 10.620% | $179.7907 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.38 | 9.470% | $178.8521 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.41 | $855.1347 | $855.13 | $855.15 | $855.20 | |