| 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 | $36.81 | 9.206% | $40.1987 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.41 | 5.569% | $130.2827 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.67 | 5.190% | $39.6251 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.36 | 8.752% | $188.5325 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.77 | 3.246% | $76.1646 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.53 | 11.433% | $6.1622 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.68 | 10.370% | $13.9949 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.23 | $494.9607 | $494.95 | $495.00 | $495.00 | |