| 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 | $45.68 | 11.262% | $50.8245 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 13.367% | $39.9619 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.46 | 11.713% | $6.0995 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 5.416% | $17.2566 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 9.398% | $252.1624 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.59 | 7.155% | $41.3511 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.82 | 4.626% | $169.3058 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.67 | $576.9618 | $576.96 | $576.90 | $577.10 | |