| 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 | $39.38 | 6.601% | $41.9795 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 9.432% | $41.4528 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.68 | 8.232% | $35.3702 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.38 | 11.789% | $32.8436 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 4.862% | $178.7897 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.92 | 9.253% | $39.2437 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.87 | 13.524% | $170.1384 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.61 | $539.8179 | $539.81 | $539.85 | $539.80 | |