| 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 | $36.49 | 9.719% | $40.0365 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.92 | 4.805% | $223.1508 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 7.338% | $180.0058 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.40 | 13.125% | $173.5338 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.82 | 8.113% | $254.9521 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.47 | 5.380% | $112.1981 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.92 | 6.389% | $266.9513 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.72 | $1,250.8284 | $1,250.83 | $1,250.85 | $1,250.90 | |