| 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 | $42.25 | 11.799% | $47.2351 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.28 | 3.789% | $68.7913 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.60 | 5.393% | $229.3352 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 10.315% | $157.607 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.48 | 10.689% | $117.8616 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.38 | 10.725% | $155.4358 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 4.848% | $63.7895 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.70 | $840.0555 | $840.07 | $840.10 | $840.00 | |