| 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 | $39.85 | 3.462% | $41.2296 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 6.450% | $40.8023 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.48 | 5.417% | $84.8396 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.73 | 8.491% | $188.4814 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 13.254% | $11.1442 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.39 | 5.409% | $183.8228 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 4.238% | $165.1651 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.07 | $715.4850 | $715.48 | $715.50 | $715.40 | |