| 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 | $38.88 | 3.375% | $40.1922 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.57 | 13.643% | $41.5592 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.64 | 9.429% | $228.3127 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.61 | 7.847% | $202.3318 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.75 | 13.282% | $137.9208 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.55 | 8.389% | $265.0653 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 7.818% | $204.5954 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.76 | $1,119.9774 | $1,119.98 | $1,119.95 | $1,120.00 | |