| 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 | $39.95 | 4.640% | $41.8037 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.83 | 4.137% | $80.0085 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.85 | 11.339% | $268.16 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.61 | 12.756% | $106.6785 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.52 | 12.260% | $231.8394 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.41 | 3.546% | $234.4385 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.91 | 10.537% | $192.2349 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.08 | $1,155.1635 | $1,155.16 | $1,155.20 | $1,155.10 | |