| 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 | $39.76 | 5.695% | $42.0243 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.54 | 5.354% | $213.384 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 4.737% | $85.6539 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.76 | 7.258% | $10.4684 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.46 | 3.765% | $87.6399 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 3.849% | $183.1689 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.54 | 6.231% | $12.2591 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.22 | $634.5985 | $634.59 | $634.55 | $634.70 | |