| 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 | $38.99 | 8.838% | $42.4359 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.82 | 4.712% | $79.3926 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.68 | 12.482% | $179.6113 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 3.595% | $239.8431 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.36 | 12.874% | $106.5079 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.29 | 6.583% | $142.0645 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.83 | 9.584% | $193.7774 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.49 | $983.6327 | $983.63 | $983.65 | $983.60 | |