| 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 | $52.29 | 10.477% | $57.7684 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 10.722% | $40.1589 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.45 | 9.265% | $70.4213 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.88 | 4.270% | $176.0912 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 10.464% | $30.1125 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.45 | 11.704% | $29.5457 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.28 | 8.538% | $88.2197 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.88 | $492.3177 | $492.32 | $492.25 | $492.30 | |