| 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 | $38.71 | 4.507% | $40.4547 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.39 | 9.602% | $105.6454 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.74 | 8.838% | $128.1459 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.41 | 13.806% | $213.2838 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 11.479% | $255.1197 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.68 | 9.396% | $197.6567 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.55 | 12.421% | $278.2982 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.33 | $1,218.6044 | $1,218.61 | $1,218.60 | $1,218.60 | |