| 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 | $40.71 | 3.731% | $42.2289 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.45 | 5.417% | $100.6205 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.95 | 7.218% | $107.1644 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.31 | 8.610% | $124.1521 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.80 | 6.329% | $133.7619 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.93 | 9.138% | $124.3409 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.66 | 12.108% | $150.9646 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.81 | $783.2333 | $783.22 | $783.20 | $783.30 | |