| 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 | $37.82 | 5.745% | $39.9928 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.91 | 11.808% | $122.8882 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.39 | 4.128% | $205.5383 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.95 | 13.573% | $130.5522 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.74 | 12.218% | $235.366 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.76 | 10.750% | $168.0742 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 4.257% | $186.13 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,088.5417 | $1,088.54 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.60 | |