| 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 | $37.28 | 13.120% | $42.1711 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.34 | 6.613% | $172.0094 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.86 | 5.515% | $211.9374 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.88 | 8.624% | $96.545 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.83 | 7.606% | $133.2485 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.92 | 9.841% | $140.5086 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.41 | 12.577% | $16.2223 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.52 | $812.6423 | $812.65 | $812.60 | $812.50 | |