| 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 | $33.75 | 4.170% | $35.1574 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 6.630% | $41.0526 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.39 | 6.447% | $35.5427 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 11.483% | $44.9722 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 7.729% | $239.4816 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.83 | 10.201% | $95.6875 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 10.224% | $55.7403 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.68 | $547.6343 | $547.63 | $547.65 | $547.70 | |