| 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 | $44.91 | 5.498% | $47.3792 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.35 | 7.667% | $165.1073 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.89 | 10.407% | $9.8152 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.70 | 4.484% | $247.3136 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.47 | 5.415% | $128.0476 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.52 | 10.500% | $103.3396 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.63 | 12.728% | $258.8573 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.47 | $959.8598 | $959.87 | $959.85 | $959.80 | |