| 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 | $37.80 | 13.388% | $42.8607 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 3.130% | $108.008 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.82 | 10.518% | $169.9988 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.96 | 4.513% | $73.1173 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.45 | 5.837% | $197.3331 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.82 | 6.467% | $242.5531 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.89 | 7.847% | $195.0844 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.47 | $1,028.9554 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.95 | $1,029.00 | |