| 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 | 6.799% | $45.6566 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 6.672% | $155.4744 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.27 | 9.598% | $51.807 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.30 | 10.683% | $241.621 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.42 | 13.377% | $192.0833 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.32 | 12.443% | $175.7709 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 9.272% | $39.021 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.52 | $901.4342 | $901.43 | $901.35 | $901.50 | |