| 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 | $45.36 | 7.508% | $48.7656 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.79 | 3.479% | $22.5481 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 7.868% | $42.7912 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.67 | 3.252% | $256.7567 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.32 | 7.128% | $181.3891 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 4.734% | $197.8425 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.49 | 8.691% | $132.0487 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.20 | $882.1419 | $882.15 | $882.15 | $882.10 | |