| 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 | $39.85 | 10.452% | $44.0151 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 3.670% | $13.2076 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.34 | 8.617% | $80.7459 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.69 | 4.620% | $150.3285 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.47 | 5.430% | $21.5815 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.89 | 7.583% | $231.1851 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.57 | 13.163% | $172.6528 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.55 | $713.7165 | $713.73 | $713.75 | $713.70 | |