| 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 | $39.87 | 8.271% | $43.1676 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.80 | 6.716% | $54.2117 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 9.604% | $17.3832 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.95 | 10.685% | $55.2872 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.87 | 7.649% | $13.8544 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.55 | 10.585% | $24.9369 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.67 | 4.425% | $48.7351 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $238.57 | $257.5761 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 | |