| 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 | $40.87 | 3.318% | $42.2261 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.55 | 9.511% | $101.3524 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.26 | 8.390% | $68.5675 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.91 | 8.591% | $91.1187 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.36 | 6.516% | $208.0897 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.29 | 13.318% | $80.7844 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.70 | 3.435% | $92.7812 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.94 | $684.9200 | $684.92 | $684.95 | $685.00 | |