| 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 | $38.31 | 5.109% | $40.2673 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.42 | 12.390% | $236.491 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.99 | 5.819% | $125.914 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.99 | 13.491% | $105.5353 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.84 | 10.478% | $30.7571 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.35 | 3.617% | $49.0626 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.40 | 3.430% | $200.0336 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.30 | $788.0609 | $788.06 | $788.05 | $788.10 | |