| 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 | $42.40 | 4.419% | $44.2737 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 5.575% | $20.8616 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.78 | 7.861% | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.99 | 7.380% | $118.1073 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 6.829% | $110.8244 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.93 | 8.271% | $163.4134 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.69 | 9.253% | $178.8362 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.29 | $878.7666 | $878.76 | $878.70 | $878.80 | |