| 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 | $38.62 | 10.110% | $42.5245 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.91 | 4.172% | $28.0327 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.76 | 9.127% | $25.9286 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 10.798% | $39.3333 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 8.225% | $12.8463 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.38 | 13.376% | $110.4055 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.34 | 12.567% | $170.3589 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $385.38 | $429.4298 | $429.43 | $429.45 | $429.30 | |