| 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 | $8.40 | 12.106% | $9.4169 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.41 | 5.603% | $39.5061 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.47 | 3.459% | $48.0774 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.59 | 9.854% | $21.5204 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.47 | 5.606% | $54.3554 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 7.437% | $239.4556 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.76 | 8.526% | $178.8074 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.98 | $591.1392 | $591.16 | $591.10 | $591.20 | |