| 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 | $45.74 | 3.766% | $47.4626 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 12.365% | $6.3711 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 12.243% | $44.4258 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.51 | 9.735% | $67.498 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 11.403% | $41.0186 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.85 | 3.785% | $177.3167 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.97 | 13.782% | $130.8152 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.14 | $514.9080 | $514.92 | $514.85 | $514.90 | |