| 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 | $38.70 | 10.494% | $42.7612 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.59 | 8.748% | $18.0413 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.70 | 9.261% | $237.8612 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 6.442% | $176.6299 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.98 | 5.126% | $229.1537 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.92 | 12.521% | $57.2957 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.39 | 11.485% | $100.7713 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $862.5143 | $862.51 | $862.50 | $862.60 | |