| 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 | $40.70 | 11.236% | $45.2731 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.34 | 7.529% | $177.7884 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 4.863% | $168.5148 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.49 | 10.209% | $168.0577 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 3.170% | $57.4657 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.59 | 8.573% | $239.5012 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 12.600% | $252.8095 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.04 | $1,109.4104 | $1,109.41 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.50 | |