| 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 | $36.98 | 8.733% | $40.2095 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.69 | 8.331% | $159.9941 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 3.345% | $138.9163 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.89 | 11.597% | $245.3906 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 5.538% | $232.6269 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.35 | 12.858% | $143.7247 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.25 | 11.463% | $235.4656 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.00 | $1,196.3277 | $1,196.33 | $1,196.30 | $1,196.30 | |