| 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 | $36.71 | 9.357% | $40.145 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.92 | 8.690% | $56.4318 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.83 | 4.612% | $167.2014 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.95 | 5.501% | $32.6526 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.56 | 9.338% | $228.0353 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.90 | 4.513% | $57.3776 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.37 | 3.173% | $147.9191 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.24 | $729.7628 | $729.77 | $729.80 | $729.70 | |