| 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 | $39.97 | 4.424% | $41.7383 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.82 | 11.618% | $150.4834 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.99 | 7.578% | $145.2195 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.54 | 9.679% | $59.8189 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.47 | 13.584% | $271.9996 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.52 | 9.664% | $23.5997 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 6.333% | $169.5373 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.75 | $862.3967 | $862.40 | $862.40 | $862.30 | |