| 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 | $40.72 | 5.225% | $42.8476 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.96 | 11.563% | $111.5184 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.47 | 3.148% | $58.2477 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.84 | 3.384% | $155.9444 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.73 | 4.592% | $212.0394 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.30 | 5.232% | $183.4194 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.35 | 12.174% | $224.7406 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.37 | $988.7575 | $988.76 | $988.75 | $988.50 | |