| 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 | $40.33 | 6.335% | $42.8849 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.28 | 5.129% | $87.5514 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.59 | 8.338% | $86.2262 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.90 | 5.194% | $183.9843 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.49 | 13.224% | $119.44 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 9.847% | $119.4037 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 8.445% | $257.5677 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.80 | $897.0582 | $897.05 | $897.10 | $897.10 | |