| 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 | $42.37 | 12.388% | $47.6188 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.85 | 13.776% | $276.305 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.99 | 9.131% | $46.9154 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.29 | 13.772% | $11.7071 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.52 | 9.331% | $18.0615 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.48 | 5.709% | $170.6989 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.85 | 8.560% | $18.2924 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.35 | $589.5991 | $589.61 | $589.55 | $589.60 | |