| 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 | $38.55 | 10.533% | $42.6105 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.47 | 11.364% | $68.4555 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 11.492% | $113.3539 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.99 | 12.722% | $209.6516 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.51 | 7.794% | $13.485 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.27 | 3.169% | $253.0426 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.54 | 11.624% | $251.7568 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.00 | $952.3559 | $952.36 | $952.35 | $952.50 | |