| 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 | $40.29 | 5.655% | $42.5684 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.26 | 6.537% | $162.2132 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.37 | 3.541% | $87.3575 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.65 | 3.693% | $228.7986 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.96 | 9.817% | $193.234 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.91 | 5.470% | $27.3273 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.47 | 7.662% | $157.6925 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.91 | $899.1915 | $899.19 | $899.20 | $899.20 | |