| 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 | $43.87 | 5.137% | $46.1236 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 12.170% | $30.9589 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.60 | 8.379% | $218.4921 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 9.224% | $80.5964 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 12.824% | $56.9761 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.65 | 3.768% | $20.3904 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 12.579% | $130.9744 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.35 | $584.5119 | $584.51 | $584.50 | $584.60 | |