| 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 | $39.30 | 4.870% | $41.2139 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 4.268% | $75.8133 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.61 | 9.191% | $258.3568 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.70 | 7.488% | $71.6945 | $71.69 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.59 | 7.617% | $234.1638 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.92 | 12.858% | $187.254 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.62 | 12.198% | $42.2089 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.45 | $910.7052 | $910.69 | $910.65 | $910.80 | |