| 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 | $38.99 | 3.501% | $40.355 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.46 | 5.521% | $70.1293 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.88 | 7.351% | $36.3705 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 11.708% | $267.429 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.52 | 3.862% | $41.0463 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.44 | 5.187% | $66.7306 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.85 | 6.731% | $222.9077 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.54 | $744.9684 | $744.98 | $745.00 | $744.90 | |