| 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 | $39.70 | 3.705% | $41.1709 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.95 | 7.618% | $67.7455 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.62 | 3.128% | $31.5778 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.95 | 12.825% | $198.5156 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.28 | 6.575% | $226.2374 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 12.716% | $16.8285 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.42 | 7.746% | $13.3821 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.85 | $595.4578 | $595.47 | $595.50 | $595.40 | |