| 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 | $40.27 | 5.629% | $42.5368 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.36 | 5.864% | $146.4734 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.50 | 4.357% | $85.051 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.60 | 13.516% | $252.6866 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.65 | 6.793% | $233.5029 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.47 | 8.543% | $158.9829 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.89 | 8.278% | $69.1788 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.74 | $988.4124 | $988.41 | $988.45 | $988.50 | |