| 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 | $40.88 | 11.417% | $45.5473 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.49 | 11.812% | $78.8163 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.76 | 8.865% | $68.3237 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.82 | 5.172% | $28.2071 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.74 | 9.351% | $16.1183 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 3.602% | $40.2183 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.61 | 8.477% | $257.7522 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.12 | $534.9832 | $534.99 | $534.90 | $534.90 | |