| 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 | $39.94 | 4.594% | $41.7748 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.34 | 6.783% | $98.6034 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.54 | 9.808% | $178.4819 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.84 | 6.273% | $241.0697 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.29 | 11.179% | $108.166 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.49 | 5.747% | $188.7478 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.51 | 11.308% | $129.685 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.95 | $986.5286 | $986.53 | $986.50 | $986.60 | |