| 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 | $44.25 | 9.754% | $48.5661 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.99 | 7.525% | $21.4942 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.84 | 8.400% | $13.9186 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.40 | 5.641% | $159.9405 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 6.617% | $260.9451 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.94 | 9.743% | $261.1225 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.49 | 8.155% | $211.4322 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.66 | $977.4192 | $977.42 | $977.40 | $977.30 | |