| 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 | $40.45 | 12.221% | $45.3934 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 10.491% | $17.1593 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.90 | 9.110% | $36.9883 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.59 | 9.215% | $143.716 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.52 | 5.167% | $68.9054 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.28 | 6.747% | $87.8314 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.87 | 13.406% | $223.2624 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.14 | $623.2562 | $623.26 | $623.25 | $623.30 | |