| 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 | $39.54 | 7.378% | $42.4573 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.82 | 6.128% | $11.483 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.91 | 9.580% | $129.2058 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 10.525% | $186.5994 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.32 | 9.238% | $12.3657 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.97 | 3.756% | $207.4809 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.72 | 11.852% | $36.598 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.11 | $626.1901 | $626.20 | $626.20 | $626.30 | |