| 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 | $40.77 | 7.315% | $43.7523 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.48 | 11.274% | $18.338 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.96 | 10.760% | $121.7917 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.93 | 9.572% | $228.9288 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.42 | 8.698% | $254.8099 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.60 | 4.840% | $172.5666 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.54 | 4.761% | $69.708 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.70 | $909.8953 | $909.90 | $909.90 | $909.90 | |