| 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 | $43.75 | 3.249% | $45.1714 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.47 | 5.847% | $53.421 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.67 | 12.294% | $241.0615 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 10.841% | $270.8178 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 12.786% | $29.6853 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.29 | 7.228% | $70.0092 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.44 | 12.110% | $204.5335 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.27 | $914.6997 | $914.70 | $914.65 | $914.70 | |