| 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 | $36.55 | 10.672% | $40.4506 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.65 | 9.630% | $271.4987 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.87 | 10.264% | $152.021 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.80 | 5.561% | $73.6816 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.65 | 6.621% | $203.2729 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.35 | 11.781% | $95.4051 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.90 | 6.467% | $136.1713 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.77 | $972.5012 | $972.50 | $972.45 | $972.60 | |