| 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 | $43.98 | 8.639% | $47.7794 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.59 | 13.626% | $32.4857 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 6.747% | $249.3396 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.51 | 5.600% | $158.9386 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 7.384% | $235.1065 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 6.538% | $149.6859 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.47 | 4.812% | $15.1663 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.57 | $888.5020 | $888.52 | $888.55 | $888.50 | |