| 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 | $45.62 | 3.600% | $47.2623 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 12.552% | $44.5031 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.93 | 8.656% | $62.9444 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.62 | 8.265% | $16.911 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.97 | 10.816% | $70.889 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.97 | 13.587% | $265.7595 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.62 | 4.741% | $210.1314 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.27 | $718.4007 | $718.39 | $718.40 | $718.40 | |