| 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 | $39.97 | 5.449% | $42.148 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.71 | 7.733% | $41.7034 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.58 | 8.452% | $20.1504 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 12.422% | $135.7945 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.29 | 9.133% | $148.7374 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.61 | 10.357% | $59.1624 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.45 | 13.689% | $124.4326 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.40 | $572.1287 | $572.12 | $572.15 | $572.10 | |