| 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 | $37.72 | 7.104% | $40.3996 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.79 | 5.150% | $240.5727 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.29 | 9.274% | $49.4902 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.88 | 9.380% | $103.7797 | $103.78 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.44 | 8.509% | $248.963 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.59 | 5.777% | $112.7477 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 7.790% | $193.2567 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.00 | $989.2096 | $989.21 | $989.20 | $989.30 | |