| 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 | $44.27 | 6.327% | $47.071 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.64 | 13.281% | $83.4201 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.48 | 13.756% | $36.9479 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 10.491% | $18.463 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.71 | 12.134% | $248.6123 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.81 | 9.615% | $208.0602 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.30 | 3.131% | $62.188 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.92 | $704.7625 | $704.76 | $704.70 | $704.80 | |