| 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 | $42.37 | 4.394% | $44.2317 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 3.646% | $37.1156 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.38 | 11.564% | $87.4439 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.52 | 8.403% | $260.7309 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 11.478% | $41.8043 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.48 | 4.565% | $66.3779 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.45 | 7.208% | $234.1959 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.51 | $771.9002 | $771.90 | $771.95 | $771.80 | |