| 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 | $36.95 | 8.257% | $40.001 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.44 | 13.346% | $28.8352 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.53 | 12.794% | $10.7493 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.77 | 9.706% | $147.8508 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.71 | 10.228% | $209.1135 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.84 | 13.836% | $28.2769 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.36 | 9.775% | $78.3354 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.60 | $543.1621 | $543.17 | $543.20 | $543.10 | |