| 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 | $40.40 | 5.250% | $42.521 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.60 | 6.725% | $188.4764 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.44 | 8.463% | $22.1698 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.33 | 7.493% | $49.8015 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.89 | 11.670% | $127.181 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.92 | 6.363% | $73.3054 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.29 | 12.642% | $93.8195 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.87 | $597.2746 | $597.28 | $597.25 | $597.30 | |