| 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 | $39.60 | 8.549% | $42.9854 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.40 | 3.477% | $84.2303 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.81 | 5.603% | $134.9712 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.55 | 5.489% | $226.3266 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 8.759% | $23.1548 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.96 | 10.635% | $204.6305 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.83 | 5.587% | $137.0836 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.44 | $853.3824 | $853.38 | $853.45 | $853.40 | |