| 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 | $36.34 | 11.341% | $40.4613 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.94 | 6.704% | $114.1093 | $114.11 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.71 | 8.437% | $30.0479 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.75 | 5.289% | $129.2422 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.47 | 8.237% | $186.6764 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 11.694% | $182.0165 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.75 | 7.584% | $49.2197 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.92 | $731.7733 | $731.78 | $731.75 | $731.70 | |