| 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 | $38.79 | 3.458% | $40.1314 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 13.488% | $79.7253 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 11.606% | $262.9772 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.65 | 9.229% | $59.6936 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.85 | 4.393% | $168.9601 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.31 | 7.271% | $33.5866 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.91 | 6.202% | $206.9983 | $207.00 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.39 | $852.0725 | $852.08 | $852.15 | $852.10 | |