| 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 | $36.84 | 8.587% | $40.0035 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.94 | 6.447% | $22.29 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 7.403% | $148.1087 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.46 | 13.404% | $118.4618 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.60 | 5.500% | $5.908 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.63 | 8.483% | $153.6445 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.59 | 8.297% | $81.8617 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.96 | $570.2782 | $570.27 | $570.25 | $570.30 | |