| 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 | $39.74 | 5.513% | $41.9309 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.30 | 13.579% | $27.5997 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.42 | 11.642% | $13.8659 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.69 | 13.225% | $180.809 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.52 | 13.356% | $157.0207 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.41 | 7.578% | $233.8853 | $233.89 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 5.584% | $49.1916 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.67 | $704.3031 | $704.31 | $704.30 | $704.30 | |