| 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 | $39.78 | 5.840% | $42.1032 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.69 | 7.746% | $170.9821 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.65 | 9.720% | $175.168 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.61 | 11.542% | $48.6435 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.25 | 9.849% | $12.358 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.29 | 3.858% | $91.6962 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.74 | 11.563% | $168.1701 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.01 | $709.1211 | $709.12 | $709.10 | $709.20 | |