| 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 | $35.85 | 13.338% | $40.6317 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.67 | 13.119% | $7.545 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 9.630% | $40.0478 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.76 | 10.810% | $58.4634 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.26 | 11.487% | $197.6219 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.37 | 13.671% | $170.9271 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.60 | 5.606% | $173.8275 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.04 | $689.0644 | $689.07 | $689.10 | $688.90 | |