| 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 | $35.52 | 12.628% | $40.0055 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.75 | 8.775% | $218.3658 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.52 | 8.316% | $51.4718 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 9.233% | $7.3623 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 9.128% | $54.0838 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.99 | 11.613% | $91.5115 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.66 | 6.170% | $242.7683 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.74 | $705.5690 | $705.57 | $705.50 | $705.70 | |