| 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 | $43.76 | 5.297% | $46.078 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.25 | 9.803% | $130.9401 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.39 | 6.351% | $179.0844 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 4.642% | $176.7717 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.58 | 5.483% | $157.7815 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.33 | 13.600% | $34.4549 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.67 | 10.666% | $259.6999 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.91 | $984.8105 | $984.80 | $984.85 | $984.90 | |