| 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 | $38.79 | 4.588% | $40.5697 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 9.390% | $19.548 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.77 | 7.227% | $95.1854 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 3.471% | $53.0806 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 12.122% | $87.7803 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.95 | 8.780% | $169.6424 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.99 | 3.625% | $58.0196 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.96 | $523.8260 | $523.83 | $523.85 | $523.80 | |