| 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 | $44.26 | 8.710% | $48.115 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.75 | 9.238% | $67.4545 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.70 | 12.571% | $245.0671 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.30 | 12.416% | $280.2531 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.74 | 8.160% | $84.0836 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.85 | 4.473% | $122.0767 | $122.08 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.26 | 4.326% | $102.5107 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.86 | $949.5607 | $949.56 | $949.55 | $949.70 | |