| 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 | $38.39 | 4.309% | $40.0442 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.51 | 3.647% | $167.4003 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.51 | 8.292% | $265.8677 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 5.103% | $50.9434 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.51 | 11.688% | $174.8029 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 5.120% | $177.5897 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.44 | 13.678% | $273.3274 | $273.33 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.77 | $1,149.9756 | $1,149.97 | $1,150.00 | $1,149.90 | |