| 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 | $42.26 | 5.159% | $44.4402 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 5.466% | $150.1098 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.28 | 11.502% | $176.4854 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.73 | 11.494% | $278.434 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 4.458% | $82.8039 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.31 | 3.303% | $79.8635 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.92 | 11.255% | $28.8373 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.10 | $840.9741 | $840.97 | $841.00 | $840.90 | |