| 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 | $42.45 | 10.606% | $46.9522 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.57 | 3.287% | $6.786 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.34 | 11.845% | $19.3939 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.81 | 4.616% | $82.4479 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.70 | 7.483% | $252.2626 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.83 | 12.476% | $75.1677 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.55 | 11.454% | $6.1857 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.25 | $489.1960 | $489.20 | $489.20 | $489.30 | |