| 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 | $42.75 | 10.164% | $47.0951 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 13.742% | $90.277 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.95 | 6.607% | $131.0733 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 12.844% | $19.9621 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.64 | 8.314% | $178.3282 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.28 | 4.596% | $53.6368 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.77 | 11.172% | $260.9985 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.45 | $781.3710 | $781.38 | $781.40 | $781.40 | |