| 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 | $39.45 | 7.237% | $42.305 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.68 | 9.540% | $42.3701 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.88 | 6.844% | $50.0885 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.83 | 11.630% | $219.7213 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.96 | 4.786% | $161.3285 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.66 | 4.356% | $201.0523 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.80 | 13.326% | $263.8229 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.26 | $980.6886 | $980.69 | $980.65 | $980.70 | |