| 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 | $43.26 | 11.488% | $48.2297 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.28 | 10.752% | $18.0304 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.30 | 9.282% | $28.7412 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.76 | 10.178% | $113.2189 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.76 | 12.432% | $161.6322 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.89 | 6.686% | $29.7547 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.87 | 4.584% | $173.4735 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.12 | $573.0806 | $573.07 | $573.10 | $573.00 | |