| 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 | $40.55 | 3.499% | $41.9688 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.78 | 4.116% | $217.3734 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.57 | 4.474% | $205.3645 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.38 | 8.643% | $201.4024 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.31 | 13.797% | $199.4975 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 9.378% | $253.2757 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.68 | 5.676% | $162.4029 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.83 | $1,281.2852 | $1,281.28 | $1,281.25 | $1,281.40 | |