| 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 | $36.55 | 9.536% | $40.0354 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.95 | 9.688% | $237.9681 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.75 | 4.377% | $160.4796 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.70 | 11.141% | $105.2505 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.99 | 12.207% | $272.6518 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.49 | 13.579% | $92.5555 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.35 | 11.506% | $87.365 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.78 | $996.3059 | $996.32 | $996.30 | $996.50 | |