| 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 | $40.52 | 5.800% | $42.8702 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.83 | 8.226% | $226.0084 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.25 | 9.460% | $5.7467 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.55 | 9.837% | $92.8672 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 11.771% | $277.6839 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.26 | 4.158% | $36.7261 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.97 | 10.404% | $250.584 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.82 | $932.4865 | $932.49 | $932.50 | $932.50 | |