| 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 | $40.33 | 5.513% | $42.5534 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.95 | 10.805% | $264.7685 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.33 | 11.712% | $75.2157 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.55 | 3.216% | $5.7285 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 3.293% | $15.8142 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 11.438% | $146.9199 | $146.92 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.32 | 3.514% | $60.3694 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.63 | $611.3696 | $611.37 | $611.30 | $611.40 | |