| 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 | $41.75 | 8.774% | $45.4131 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.89 | 12.149% | $17.8205 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.86 | 12.702% | $22.3826 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.88 | 10.468% | $177.7209 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 12.259% | $138.4041 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 11.108% | $277.6033 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.60 | 8.799% | $183.4351 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.12 | $862.7796 | $862.77 | $862.75 | $862.70 | |