| 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 | $37.25 | 9.438% | $40.7657 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.59 | 6.257% | $10.19 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.89 | 11.317% | $117.8736 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.53 | 12.584% | $105.2998 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.31 | 10.201% | $204.2135 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.50 | 5.257% | $173.1478 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.82 | 12.355% | $36.8749 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.89 | $688.3653 | $688.36 | $688.30 | $688.40 | |