| 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 | $38.81 | 3.766% | $40.2716 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.60 | 5.847% | $12.2783 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.89 | 11.525% | $170.5106 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.96 | 9.557% | $117.1822 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.59 | 6.571% | $170.0767 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.93 | 13.378% | $13.526 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.45 | 13.625% | $211.8538 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.23 | $735.6992 | $735.70 | $735.75 | $735.80 | |