| 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 | $42.99 | 3.290% | $44.4044 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.26 | 5.221% | $67.615 | $67.62 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.48 | 10.751% | $49.262 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.61 | 5.691% | $182.4332 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 12.771% | $279.9878 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 12.838% | $143.2817 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.28 | 9.847% | $227.6909 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.88 | $994.6750 | $994.67 | $994.70 | $994.70 | |