| 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 | $44.79 | 3.800% | $46.492 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.73 | 6.867% | $264.7416 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.42 | 11.622% | $247.1534 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.88 | 13.287% | $118.8154 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 7.765% | $37.4807 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.35 | 9.667% | $237.2646 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.94 | 12.192% | $223.1948 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.89 | $1,175.1425 | $1,175.13 | $1,175.15 | $1,175.20 | |