| 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 | $40.75 | 6.656% | $43.4623 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.62 | 3.322% | $86.3979 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.64 | 13.340% | $12.0594 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.97 | 8.620% | $221.5522 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.90 | 11.162% | $174.4132 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.34 | 9.197% | $48.4179 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.88 | 6.361% | $32.8443 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.10 | $619.1472 | $619.14 | $619.10 | $619.20 | |