| 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 | 9.145% | $40.0671 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 12.502% | $84.2527 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.77 | 9.775% | $129.282 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.37 | 11.312% | $9.3168 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.69 | 8.275% | $190.2283 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.54 | 12.674% | $23.1432 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 10.511% | $272.1333 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.22 | $748.4234 | $748.42 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |