| 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 | 12.869% | $42.213 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.56 | 13.589% | $117.6328 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 12.865% | $40.9248 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.85 | 10.298% | $217.1216 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.60 | 8.536% | $54.9192 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.99 | 3.244% | $198.2182 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 9.332% | $258.6576 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.24 | $929.6872 | $929.68 | $929.60 | $929.60 | |