| 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 | $46.71 | 5.691% | $49.3683 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 6.866% | $17.494 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.96 | 7.409% | $217.9973 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.51 | 5.780% | $31.2157 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 12.570% | $89.2905 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 5.161% | $38.2471 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.52 | 11.603% | $45.2215 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.76 | $488.8344 | $488.84 | $488.80 | $488.80 | |