| 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 | $38.26 | 9.711% | $41.9754 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.65 | 5.453% | $101.9203 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.89 | 10.114% | $135.3191 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 7.743% | $79.0941 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.66 | 7.169% | $204.3284 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 12.853% | $91.3884 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.63 | 4.545% | $218.1122 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.48 | $872.1379 | $872.14 | $872.15 | $872.10 | |