| 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 | $36.27 | 11.607% | $40.4799 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.85 | 11.591% | $26.6145 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.74 | 5.233% | $7.0927 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 4.297% | $47.4134 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.53 | 12.644% | $279.9541 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.76 | 3.443% | $81.4717 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.79 | 13.708% | $22.5028 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.40 | $505.5291 | $505.51 | $505.50 | $505.60 | |