| 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 | $37.35 | 13.166% | $42.2675 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 6.409% | $93.044 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.89 | 5.488% | $208.7502 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.74 | 10.677% | $12.9935 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.65 | 8.569% | $136.4169 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.33 | 5.830% | $245.8748 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.78 | 12.857% | $96.8087 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.18 | $836.1556 | $836.15 | $836.10 | $836.20 | |