| 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 | $43.59 | 5.147% | $45.8336 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.44 | 5.669% | $210.7463 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.92 | 9.838% | $154.7837 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.89 | 4.187% | $116.5748 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.65 | 8.646% | $257.1108 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.52 | 9.200% | $213.5078 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.97 | 11.137% | $260.0272 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.98 | $1,258.5842 | $1,258.58 | $1,258.60 | $1,258.50 | |