| 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 | $40.50 | 12.357% | $45.5046 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.38 | 8.426% | $45.9509 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 6.408% | $142.2356 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.69 | 8.559% | $119.0784 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 12.258% | $146.7661 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.74 | 12.650% | $159.6701 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.42 | 4.491% | $68.358 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.14 | $727.5637 | $727.57 | $727.55 | $727.70 | |