| 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 | $79.65 | 4.757% | $83.439 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.55 | 8.780% | $45.1981 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.54 | 13.677% | $18.8022 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.87 | 11.163% | $243.3025 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.35 | 12.675% | $13.9154 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 8.373% | $39.7187 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.98 | 10.140% | $49.541 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.59 | $493.9169 | $493.92 | $493.90 | $493.80 | |