| 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 | $36.57 | 11.524% | $40.7843 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.92 | 13.559% | $11.2651 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.69 | 9.117% | $30.2145 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 12.740% | $124.5777 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.56 | 10.554% | $207.3551 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 12.147% | $58.9445 | $58.94 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.30 | 4.121% | $24.2602 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.10 | $497.4014 | $497.40 | $497.40 | $497.50 | |