| 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 | $38.97 | 8.765% | $42.3857 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.35 | 9.744% | $259.3799 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.73 | 9.398% | $51.1217 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.80 | 7.376% | $105.0137 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 11.161% | $174.9563 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.42 | 5.383% | $68.9416 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 5.217% | $122.4095 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.00 | $824.2084 | $824.21 | $824.20 | $824.20 | |