| 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 | $43.78 | 5.719% | $46.2838 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.32 | 8.603% | $27.4983 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.52 | 9.843% | $74.166 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.69 | 10.291% | $224.6517 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.41 | 12.768% | $176.3804 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.56 | 6.579% | $206.2943 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.87 | 5.523% | $121.2143 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.15 | $876.4888 | $876.48 | $876.50 | $876.60 | |