| 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 | $42.60 | 5.668% | $45.0146 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.42 | 10.449% | $46.8525 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 8.120% | $43.0209 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.50 | 8.599% | $27.6927 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.49 | 6.691% | $235.243 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.66 | 12.436% | $29.9754 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.35 | 8.549% | $183.8277 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.81 | $611.6268 | $611.62 | $611.65 | $611.60 | |