| 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 | $200.52 | 4.185% | $208.9118 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.85 | 12.517% | $140.4775 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.66 | 12.761% | $37.9554 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.82 | 7.709% | $26.7334 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.84 | 3.822% | $21.6365 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.28 | 6.529% | $69.5421 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.31 | 10.868% | $6.9958 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.28 | $512.2525 | $512.26 | $512.30 | $512.20 | |