| 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 | $38.46 | 9.822% | $42.2375 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.79 | 7.758% | $62.2733 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.55 | 5.681% | $86.1829 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.63 | 3.190% | $87.3297 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.67 | 5.812% | $61.0218 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.25 | 9.609% | $127.4205 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 9.389% | $261.9757 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.84 | $728.4414 | $728.44 | $728.45 | $728.40 | |