| 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 | $46.81 | 5.617% | $49.4393 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 4.646% | $31.1217 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.97 | 6.281% | $213.5929 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.78 | 13.185% | $77.8486 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.57 | 13.622% | $238.1176 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.37 | 7.655% | $30.5417 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.27 | 10.507% | $55.5519 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.51 | $696.2137 | $696.21 | $696.20 | $696.10 | |