| 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 | $38.74 | 5.309% | $40.7967 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.35 | 11.525% | $276.9723 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.28 | 12.824% | $239.5028 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.38 | 6.497% | $197.4241 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.52 | 11.444% | $18.4105 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.53 | 4.454% | $219.907 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.90 | 10.780% | $218.1258 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.70 | $1,211.1392 | $1,211.14 | $1,211.10 | $1,211.10 | |