| 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 | $38.69 | 3.541% | $40.06 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.89 | 13.690% | $51.0354 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.32 | 5.522% | $109.0253 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.27 | 8.638% | $152.3865 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.87 | 12.261% | $259.177 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.99 | 9.203% | $211.8429 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.38 | 11.141% | $248.2668 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.41 | $1,071.7939 | $1,071.81 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 | |