| 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 | $39.66 | 3.288% | $40.964 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.93 | 3.729% | $79.7987 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.41 | 12.194% | $86.8494 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 5.361% | $18.4592 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 12.267% | $11.2155 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.89 | 3.756% | $222.9613 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.81 | 12.267% | $54.7975 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.21 | $515.0456 | $515.05 | $515.00 | $515.10 | |