| 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 | $34.52 | 11.244% | $38.4014 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.77 | 5.807% | $118.2605 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.97 | 6.700% | $18.107 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.54 | 11.757% | $46.4239 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 9.128% | $50.7336 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.25 | 7.360% | $133.3948 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.48 | 11.657% | $101.0273 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.02 | $506.3485 | $506.34 | $506.35 | $506.30 | |