| 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 | $40.45 | 4.685% | $42.3451 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.27 | 6.138% | $93.688 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.78 | 12.321% | $252.4751 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 12.732% | $62.7128 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.46 | 3.584% | $182.7843 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.56 | 9.277% | $45.4155 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.27 | 10.350% | $6.9189 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.42 | $686.3397 | $686.35 | $686.35 | $686.30 | |