| 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 | $38.77 | 3.167% | $39.9978 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.52 | 10.423% | $77.8703 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.55 | 7.559% | $22.1034 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.47 | 13.630% | $268.7009 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 6.823% | $93.8013 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.29 | 5.268% | $89.7831 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.90 | 5.646% | $250.2754 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.31 | $842.5322 | $842.53 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |