| 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 | $37.97 | 12.379% | $42.6703 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.39 | 7.814% | $249.4708 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 7.482% | $247.0151 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.91 | 7.739% | $228.3097 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.72 | 6.129% | $79.2996 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.74 | 10.745% | $22.9685 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.68 | 13.122% | $208.9137 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.23 | $1,078.6477 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.70 | |