| 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 | $37.62 | 12.701% | $42.3981 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.88 | 3.432% | $123.9943 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.88 | 9.170% | $74.1046 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 4.331% | $188.4948 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.25 | 6.781% | $14.1485 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.98 | 6.634% | $90.6176 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 5.179% | $250.7467 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.68 | $784.5046 | $784.50 | $784.50 | $784.40 | |