| 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 | $37.88 | 12.860% | $42.7514 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 10.368% | $47.1713 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.89 | 3.808% | $143.1409 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.82 | 5.752% | $82.2962 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.27 | 11.324% | $173.966 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.94 | 9.104% | $236.6902 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.64 | 12.184% | $216.1113 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.18 | $942.1273 | $942.13 | $942.10 | $942.20 | |