| 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 | $80.93 | 4.336% | $84.4391 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.67 | 8.691% | $28.9879 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.92 | 3.558% | $50.6606 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.81 | 10.678% | $40.7406 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.95 | 13.588% | $37.4272 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.28 | 10.444% | $227.8239 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.28 | 6.362% | $32.2064 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.84 | $502.2857 | $502.29 | $502.30 | $502.20 | |