| 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 | $43.92 | 5.751% | $46.4458 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.26 | 12.627% | $18.3132 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.27 | 5.677% | $18.2504 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.44 | 6.581% | $146.4849 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 9.395% | $129.7097 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.31 | 3.517% | $103.8379 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.38 | 12.194% | $154.1321 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.15 | $617.1740 | $617.17 | $617.20 | $617.10 | |