| 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 | $38.55 | 9.485% | $42.2065 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.64 | 12.121% | $227.202 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.33 | 5.797% | $203.4794 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.65 | 10.211% | $60.2303 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.75 | 6.766% | $13.6127 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 7.537% | $83.61 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.54 | 13.868% | $226.0735 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.21 | $856.4144 | $856.41 | $856.40 | $856.40 | |