| 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 | $36.96 | 8.740% | $40.1903 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 8.347% | $73.5243 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.34 | 6.615% | $164.5496 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.84 | 4.595% | $118.025 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.57 | 11.848% | $27.4811 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.97 | 10.215% | $209.3754 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.67 | 12.846% | $218.5488 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.21 | $851.6945 | $851.70 | $851.75 | $851.60 | |