| 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 | $38.73 | 9.342% | $42.3482 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.44 | 7.255% | $66.97 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.27 | 7.479% | $155.06 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.86 | 13.515% | $10.0574 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.48 | 6.299% | $104.6833 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.67 | 11.558% | $46.4862 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.53 | 8.719% | $189.7473 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.98 | $615.3524 | $615.36 | $615.35 | $615.40 | |