| 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 | $38.64 | 3.497% | $39.9912 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.55 | 7.724% | $24.2918 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.47 | 7.173% | $29.4404 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.33 | 3.821% | $85.4758 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.30 | 3.515% | $110.0364 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.41 | 11.113% | $93.7905 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 9.646% | $165.2694 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.43 | $548.2955 | $548.30 | $548.35 | $548.30 | |