| 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 | $45.65 | 7.860% | $49.2381 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.89 | 10.371% | $24.1602 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 3.330% | $131.5184 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.40 | 8.343% | $152.1136 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.75 | 8.421% | $38.7605 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 6.564% | $76.5556 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.85 | 9.432% | $44.703 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.66 | $517.0494 | $517.05 | $517.00 | $517.10 | |