| 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 | $37.59 | 12.452% | $42.2707 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.36 | 13.337% | $125.0787 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 5.815% | $262.072 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.65 | 12.506% | $263.9953 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.63 | 6.591% | $235.1717 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 9.772% | $53.459 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.93 | 4.581% | $75.2251 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.53 | $1,057.2725 | $1,057.28 | $1,057.25 | $1,057.40 | |