| 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 | $40.70 | 11.771% | $45.4908 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.38 | 4.683% | $151.1413 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.35 | 9.573% | $17.9152 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.85 | 8.760% | $66.1805 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.84 | 10.848% | $201.566 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.60 | 3.789% | $83.6539 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.98 | 3.405% | $255.3897 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.70 | $821.3374 | $821.34 | $821.35 | $821.40 | |