| 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 | $37.87 | 12.398% | $42.5651 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.62 | 7.365% | $244.3842 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.33 | 7.239% | $139.7646 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.65 | 5.448% | $133.5499 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.80 | 5.597% | $105.3858 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.38 | 3.747% | $8.694 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.95 | 8.529% | $27.078 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.60 | $701.4216 | $701.42 | $701.45 | $701.50 | |