| 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 | $37.70 | 12.344% | $42.3537 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.30 | 3.698% | $141.3404 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 6.318% | $213.561 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.73 | 12.328% | $206.3802 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.68 | 6.299% | $246.2735 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.31 | 8.273% | $165.9933 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.43 | 8.859% | $239.9579 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.02 | $1,255.8600 | $1,255.85 | $1,255.85 | $1,256.00 | |