| 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 | $40.97 | 4.535% | $42.828 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 12.201% | $192.3574 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.75 | 5.720% | $8.1933 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 6.456% | $77.468 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.39 | 10.151% | $85.2459 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.66 | 9.668% | $263.927 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.92 | 7.532% | $103.1447 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.90 | $773.1643 | $773.17 | $773.20 | $773.10 | |