| 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 | $40.97 | 7.649% | $44.1038 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.90 | 6.734% | $34.0481 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.53 | 5.775% | $189.8979 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.30 | 12.818% | $70.2856 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.83 | 12.441% | $25.6703 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 9.300% | $22.1879 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.31 | 4.128% | $160.6799 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.14 | $546.8735 | $546.88 | $546.90 | $546.90 | |