| 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 | $43.45 | 4.149% | $45.2527 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 13.371% | $18.8196 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.31 | 8.708% | $104.6967 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.50 | 4.373% | $169.6061 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.33 | 10.578% | $173.9724 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 6.218% | $18.0146 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.79 | 8.148% | $10.5877 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.94 | $540.9498 | $540.95 | $540.90 | $541.00 | |