| 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 | $37.95 | 8.750% | $41.2706 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.37 | 5.185% | $143.4408 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.61 | 13.185% | $131.985 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.41 | 9.288% | $201.538 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.46 | 4.854% | $88.5597 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.82 | 12.844% | $9.9528 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.37 | 10.867% | $60.2784 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.99 | $677.0253 | $677.03 | $677.05 | $677.10 | |