| 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 | $42.28 | 11.754% | $47.2496 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.55 | 13.274% | $18.7468 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.88 | 4.788% | $106.758 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.26 | 7.788% | $241.7254 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.79 | 3.867% | $209.5932 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.99 | 6.860% | $71.5855 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.44 | 10.336% | $188.0567 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.19 | $883.7152 | $883.73 | $883.75 | $883.70 | |