| 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 | $37.27 | 8.232% | $40.3381 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 8.318% | $53.0433 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 12.496% | $157.2469 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.82 | 11.547% | $6.492 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.48 | 11.345% | $238.8128 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.91 | 13.296% | $159.6454 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.56 | 7.159% | $49.8932 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.79 | $705.4717 | $705.47 | $705.50 | $705.30 | |