| 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 | $39.58 | 6.539% | $42.1681 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 8.221% | $148.2087 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 9.560% | $16.9489 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.64 | 10.131% | $144.9764 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.64 | 13.809% | $32.5949 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.43 | 5.594% | $130.3347 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.74 | 13.225% | $126.5176 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.45 | $641.7493 | $641.75 | $641.75 | $641.70 | |