| 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 | $37.70 | 7.308% | $40.4551 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.86 | 5.779% | $186.0229 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.43 | 4.716% | $14.0634 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.56 | 5.753% | $79.907 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.93 | 12.188% | $128.9377 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.44 | 3.418% | $94.5654 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.81 | 3.506% | $225.4464 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.73 | $769.3979 | $769.41 | $769.35 | $769.40 | |