| 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 | $42.70 | 13.372% | $48.4098 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 13.724% | $20.0837 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.96 | 8.247% | $187.224 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.88 | 6.257% | $242.1385 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.90 | 3.622% | $96.2648 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 3.129% | $166.7905 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.26 | 8.241% | $126.9234 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.09 | $887.8347 | $887.82 | $887.80 | $887.80 | |