| 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 | $40.79 | 5.246% | $42.9298 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.26 | 9.120% | $215.2501 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.30 | 9.522% | $21.1377 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.88 | 13.549% | $57.7737 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.28 | 5.257% | $79.2375 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 8.515% | $54.6699 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.98 | 5.407% | $143.3324 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.87 | $614.3311 | $614.33 | $614.35 | $614.30 | |