| 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 | $37.88 | 11.435% | $42.2116 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.92 | 6.597% | $180.0637 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 5.490% | $41.6053 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.34 | 13.111% | $27.5312 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.62 | 9.614% | $249.5034 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.69 | 4.467% | $60.267 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.37 | 8.814% | $17.8129 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.26 | $618.9951 | $618.99 | $618.95 | $619.00 | |