| 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 | $42.57 | 5.664% | $44.9812 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.40 | 12.684% | $153.701 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.42 | 5.177% | $256.0219 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.35 | 8.852% | $271.4225 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.52 | 13.308% | $196.612 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.66 | 7.770% | $75.0726 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.62 | 6.746% | $59.3721 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.54 | $1,057.1833 | $1,057.17 | $1,057.10 | $1,057.20 | |