| 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 | $42.30 | 11.567% | $47.1928 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.74 | 7.462% | $36.2577 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.99 | 8.155% | $186.0158 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.47 | 9.820% | $67.5064 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 13.569% | $104.7788 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.96 | 12.409% | $13.4441 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.42 | 12.526% | $22.9778 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.14 | $478.1734 | $478.18 | $478.20 | $478.20 | |