| 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 | $40.67 | 3.860% | $42.2399 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.49 | 3.343% | $13.941 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.42 | 6.459% | $54.7412 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.65 | 3.218% | $81.181 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.80 | 7.152% | $230.1625 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 6.694% | $8.8343 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.38 | 12.352% | $115.026 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.69 | $546.1259 | $546.12 | $546.20 | $546.00 | |