| 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 | $42.26 | 13.523% | $47.9748 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.64 | 6.178% | $66.5099 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.33 | 12.761% | $8.2654 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.38 | 10.227% | $158.0435 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.47 | 5.248% | $167.839 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.54 | 10.569% | $79.1011 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.38 | 7.723% | $165.2255 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.00 | $692.9592 | $692.96 | $692.95 | $692.90 | |