| 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 | $42.27 | 13.820% | $48.1117 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.87 | 4.174% | $27.9916 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 9.386% | $10.7089 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.88 | 5.466% | $201.3135 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.53 | 9.669% | $67.4793 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.81 | 8.703% | $38.9265 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.88 | 7.711% | $222.8325 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.03 | $617.3640 | $617.36 | $617.40 | $617.30 | |