| 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 | $38.71 | 9.120% | $42.2404 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.40 | 6.376% | $104.674 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.36 | 5.208% | $230.7843 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.86 | 12.198% | $141.2124 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.67 | 4.606% | $36.2669 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 3.454% | $247.193 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.26 | 10.217% | $177.7359 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.20 | $980.1069 | $980.10 | $980.10 | $980.10 | |