| 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 | $43.40 | 4.724% | $45.4502 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 13.316% | $8.714 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.44 | 3.226% | $43.8091 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.72 | 8.712% | $204.0742 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.80 | 6.105% | $219.4251 | $219.43 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.33 | 3.500% | $240.4616 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.60 | 11.506% | $80.9534 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.98 | $842.8876 | $842.88 | $842.85 | $843.00 | |