| 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 | $37.51 | 13.811% | $42.6905 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.60 | 11.346% | $15.1431 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.79 | 10.161% | $75.7798 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.94 | 11.290% | $147.9489 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.99 | 10.607% | $210.1422 | $210.14 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.66 | 9.194% | $41.1225 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 7.437% | $6.328 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.38 | $539.1550 | $539.15 | $539.20 | $539.00 | |