| 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 | $42.81 | 3.405% | $44.2677 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.90 | 3.778% | $88.1075 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 11.582% | $7.6768 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.76 | 5.375% | $172.5621 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.55 | 7.853% | $25.3994 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.85 | 9.459% | $9.6871 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 13.692% | $98.4118 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $417.31 | $446.1124 | $446.12 | $446.10 | $446.20 | |