| 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 | $36.96 | 9.329% | $40.408 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 7.358% | $19.9686 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.79 | 6.274% | $195.321 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.30 | 4.102% | $237.6649 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 11.285% | $276.4431 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.51 | 8.497% | $51.5469 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 5.149% | $177.0499 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.95 | $998.4024 | $998.40 | $998.35 | $998.30 | |