| 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 | $44.80 | 3.299% | $46.278 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.32 | 6.431% | $218.5241 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.77 | 12.843% | $73.0884 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 5.302% | $177.8867 | $177.89 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 5.655% | $18.9862 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.44 | 12.478% | $178.2101 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.50 | 9.439% | $84.8152 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.73 | $797.7887 | $797.80 | $797.80 | $797.80 | |