| 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 | $40.75 | 3.208% | $42.0573 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.29 | 10.578% | $257.9674 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.79 | 3.609% | $167.629 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 6.600% | $242.6003 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.66 | 9.739% | $198.2545 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 8.481% | $271.7558 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.63 | 6.809% | $257.0145 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.21 | $1,437.2788 | $1,437.28 | $1,437.25 | $1,437.40 | |