| 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 | $38.92 | 3.336% | $40.2184 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.29 | 3.872% | $250.6327 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 10.449% | $174.41 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.27 | 8.840% | $128.7251 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.49 | 7.273% | $130.326 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.48 | 7.303% | $87.4305 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 13.605% | $279.7523 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.61 | $1,091.4950 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.40 | |