| 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 | $38.75 | 8.318% | $41.9732 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.54 | 12.456% | $30.9704 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 13.719% | $261.1216 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.76 | 9.497% | $205.5916 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.43 | 4.504% | $210.5024 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.82 | 13.586% | $81.5775 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.33 | 5.284% | $139.3223 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.25 | $971.0590 | $971.05 | $971.00 | $971.10 | |