| 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 | $46.96 | 3.143% | $48.436 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.65 | 6.255% | $106.9457 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.28 | 13.692% | $8.2768 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.32 | 12.215% | $207.9568 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.34 | 10.370% | $80.9454 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.41 | 13.521% | $79.9301 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.28 | 5.832% | $166.4526 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.24 | $698.9434 | $698.96 | $699.00 | $698.90 | |