| 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 | $35.75 | 13.152% | $40.4518 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.68 | 13.219% | $283.8174 | $283.82 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 9.618% | $219.2031 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.81 | 8.304% | $22.5381 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.38 | 7.640% | $161.869 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.95 | 6.530% | $186.3742 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.57 | 5.353% | $235.5377 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.11 | $1,149.7913 | $1,149.79 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.80 | |