| 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 | $40.88 | 3.277% | $42.2196 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.70 | 11.397% | $16.3754 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 9.388% | $137.6976 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.39 | 12.866% | $32.0427 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.76 | 9.488% | $144.2614 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.76 | 3.430% | $131.1079 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.79 | 7.218% | $177.7567 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.16 | $681.4613 | $681.47 | $681.45 | $681.50 | |