| 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 | $40.36 | 4.436% | $42.1504 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.87 | 11.788% | $73.6348 | $73.63 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.87 | 6.456% | $11.5718 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.44 | 11.149% | $17.1614 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.67 | 9.620% | $34.7167 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.73 | 8.402% | $247.9479 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.36 | 8.205% | $169.1893 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.30 | $596.3723 | $596.37 | $596.35 | $596.40 | |