| 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 | $37.82 | 11.164% | $42.0422 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.65 | 7.594% | $12.5347 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.45 | 8.389% | $24.3333 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.50 | 10.262% | $129.5579 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.99 | 6.407% | $80.8587 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.66 | 11.418% | $57.5585 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.55 | 13.815% | $15.4219 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $330.62 | $362.3072 | $362.30 | $362.30 | $362.30 | |