| 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 | $40.36 | 5.669% | $42.648 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.87 | 11.791% | $119.471 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.51 | 6.431% | $5.8643 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.32 | 6.242% | $142.7043 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.48 | 6.259% | $138.6467 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.64 | 7.760% | $17.9313 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.31 | 7.309% | $120.5187 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.49 | $587.7843 | $587.78 | $587.75 | $587.70 | |