| 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 | $39.73 | 7.273% | $42.6196 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.28 | 8.196% | $156.1052 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.87 | 5.478% | $22.0133 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.94 | 8.825% | $21.6997 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 9.628% | $187.0034 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.84 | 3.458% | $20.5261 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.45 | 11.237% | $137.3221 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.69 | $587.2894 | $587.29 | $587.25 | $587.20 | |