| 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 | $40.55 | 8.839% | $44.1342 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 4.301% | $17.5017 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.88 | 4.797% | $48.0809 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.77 | 7.646% | $201.0504 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.93 | 8.401% | $62.7967 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.51 | 10.590% | $51.4354 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.92 | 7.472% | $131.0299 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.34 | $556.0292 | $556.03 | $556.10 | $556.00 | |