| 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 | $5.26 | 3.418% | $5.4398 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.32 | 6.322% | $69.4495 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.43 | 5.394% | $209.1333 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.74 | 13.783% | $102.1089 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 8.404% | $34.028 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.67 | 5.248% | $156.4722 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.31 | 7.279% | $38.953 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.12 | $615.5847 | $615.58 | $615.60 | $615.50 | |