| 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 | $45.85 | 7.838% | $49.4437 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.43 | 7.159% | $37.9664 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.60 | 5.768% | $125.4408 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.31 | 8.765% | $146.0823 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.88 | 8.795% | $77.1139 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.59 | 13.141% | $80.9976 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.66 | 4.663% | $80.2347 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.32 | $597.2794 | $597.27 | $597.30 | $597.20 | |