| 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 | $42.39 | 13.597% | $48.1538 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.93 | 8.224% | $7.4999 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.66 | 3.659% | $71.1723 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.94 | 5.871% | $49.6958 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 13.265% | $186.8193 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.40 | 11.364% | $52.7865 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.57 | 4.186% | $79.7752 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.83 | $495.9028 | $495.91 | $495.90 | $496.00 | |