| 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 | $36.85 | 9.324% | $40.2859 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.89 | 12.310% | $170.5877 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.75 | 10.591% | $46.1717 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.73 | 3.760% | $84.803 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.71 | 13.347% | $6.4721 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.39 | 10.792% | $104.5766 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 11.660% | $272.7965 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.63 | $725.6935 | $725.70 | $725.70 | $725.80 | |