| 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 | $37.99 | 12.691% | $42.8113 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.94 | 3.267% | $177.5573 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.97 | 8.185% | $209.8464 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.95 | 9.562% | $10.9014 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.82 | 6.707% | $11.5457 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.37 | 7.353% | $137.809 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.47 | 5.443% | $172.3677 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.51 | $762.8388 | $762.85 | $762.80 | $762.80 | |