| 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 | $39.90 | 11.425% | $44.4586 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 11.832% | $31.7156 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 6.186% | $160.086 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 3.766% | $18.5845 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 4.418% | $41.6523 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 6.761% | $167.4546 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.45 | 13.393% | $154.7247 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.12 | $618.6763 | $618.67 | $618.65 | $618.80 | |