| 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 | $37.99 | 6.596% | $40.4958 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.70 | 13.342% | $207.0758 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.37 | 8.801% | $76.5633 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.48 | 3.720% | $43.0231 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.46 | 11.132% | $109.4206 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.69 | 13.264% | $148.0247 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.90 | 8.739% | $64.0473 | $64.05 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.59 | $688.6506 | $688.65 | $688.60 | $688.60 | |