| 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 | $9.90 | 5.390% | $10.4336 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.48 | 7.331% | $56.3273 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.27 | 12.433% | $125.1042 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 3.853% | $39.1318 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.26 | 11.401% | $79.3844 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.40 | 6.109% | $93.8004 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.86 | 9.434% | $168.3752 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.85 | $572.5569 | $572.55 | $572.65 | $572.50 | |