| 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 | $46.65 | 12.158% | $52.3217 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.79 | 3.603% | $44.3317 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.56 | 8.373% | $120.9009 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.84 | 7.406% | $61.0496 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.76 | 12.650% | $13.2476 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.31 | 12.412% | $243.1584 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.58 | 8.238% | $264.7285 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.49 | $799.7384 | $799.74 | $799.75 | $799.60 | |