| 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 | $38.48 | 5.425% | $40.5675 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 13.111% | $159.0906 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.73 | 3.345% | $72.0625 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.46 | 13.196% | $252.9478 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.65 | 7.306% | $214.2364 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.49 | 8.658% | $153.7402 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.69 | 4.153% | $45.5044 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.15 | $938.1494 | $938.15 | $938.15 | $938.10 | |