| 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 | $40.40 | 12.598% | $45.4896 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.32 | 8.250% | $169.2164 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 6.570% | $261.5228 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.43 | 5.532% | $217.8497 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.84 | 10.465% | $7.5558 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.31 | 8.315% | $128.1475 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.65 | 9.475% | $153.9766 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.35 | $983.7584 | $983.77 | $983.75 | $983.70 | |