| 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 | $40.29 | 5.602% | $42.547 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 11.478% | $16.2089 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.65 | 6.773% | $149.1085 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.39 | 13.184% | $110.2299 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.72 | 3.572% | $206.854 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.27 | 3.484% | $114.1118 | $114.11 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.41 | 4.751% | $172.2211 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.27 | $811.2812 | $811.28 | $811.25 | $811.20 | |