| 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 | $10.38 | 6.244% | $11.0281 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 9.527% | $39.9883 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.60 | 7.435% | $37.1725 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.49 | 11.397% | $174.3252 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.94 | 4.668% | $165.3126 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.47 | 5.556% | $34.274 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 12.607% | $173.1333 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.14 | $635.2340 | $635.23 | $635.25 | $635.20 | |