| 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 | $35.33 | 13.188% | $39.9893 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.35 | 13.773% | $70.9375 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.43 | 13.828% | $127.9768 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 9.162% | $224.317 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 9.534% | $273.6926 | $273.69 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 10.112% | $218.6384 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.79 | 4.332% | $82.2032 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.82 | $1,037.7548 | $1,037.76 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.70 | |