| 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 | $39.78 | 6.507% | $42.3685 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.37 | 8.175% | $146.4365 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.47 | 3.302% | $8.7497 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.31 | 10.260% | $175.6552 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.88 | 7.380% | $177.0481 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.55 | 4.773% | $200.6927 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 4.839% | $57.1897 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.91 | $808.1404 | $808.15 | $808.15 | $808.10 | |