| 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 | $37.40 | 12.705% | $42.1517 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.73 | 10.365% | $198.359 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.64 | 9.874% | $46.8503 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.66 | 6.476% | $174.2586 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.39 | 10.458% | $100.9476 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.88 | 3.682% | $60.0111 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.84 | 10.456% | $35.1692 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.54 | $657.7475 | $657.75 | $657.70 | $657.90 | |