| 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 | $37.86 | 11.754% | $42.3101 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.55 | 6.110% | $120.4879 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.85 | 10.144% | $271.8905 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 4.472% | $224.9282 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.74 | 5.534% | $202.3509 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.36 | 7.863% | $219.3502 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.25 | 8.485% | $28.4773 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.91 | $1,109.7951 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.90 | |