| 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 | $46.79 | 3.500% | $48.4277 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.94 | 5.264% | $118.8852 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 7.184% | $138.8033 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 10.638% | $268.5737 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.74 | 3.273% | $47.2371 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 13.522% | $34.0339 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.40 | 3.320% | $29.3429 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.10 | $685.3038 | $685.30 | $685.35 | $685.20 | |