| 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 | $6.37 | 3.850% | $6.6152 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 5.513% | $47.9557 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.72 | 7.392% | $50.1735 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.50 | 9.583% | $86.0227 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.45 | 10.260% | $100.8328 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.44 | 6.754% | $29.2933 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.69 | 12.645% | $95.3991 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $380.62 | $416.2923 | $416.29 | $416.25 | $416.30 | |