| 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 | $42.75 | 5.653% | $45.1667 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.89 | 8.560% | $155.1214 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.87 | 5.391% | $241.2084 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 7.315% | $237.4774 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.63 | 12.547% | $278.7001 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.37 | 11.594% | $132.0938 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.60 | 3.313% | $87.4028 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.40 | $1,177.1706 | $1,177.17 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.20 | |