| 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 | $38.31 | 9.688% | $42.0215 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.41 | 3.323% | $84.1153 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.57 | 10.315% | $205.8147 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.48 | 4.683% | $102.045 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.51 | 6.586% | $248.889 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 11.361% | $8.1405 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.45 | 4.660% | $208.7444 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.04 | $899.7704 | $899.77 | $899.75 | $899.60 | |