| 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 | $40.30 | 3.388% | $41.6654 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.36 | 5.575% | $246.3698 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.57 | 7.458% | $250.9897 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.73 | 5.632% | $156.0502 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.25 | 6.317% | $40.6663 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 6.615% | $185.4461 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.31 | 9.812% | $250.7118 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.46 | $1,171.8993 | $1,171.91 | $1,171.85 | $1,172.00 | |