| 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 | $38.25 | 5.810% | $40.4723 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.42 | 8.295% | $251.6992 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.87 | 7.698% | $61.2479 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.89 | 6.715% | $161.0223 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.27 | 3.715% | $26.2088 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.47 | 3.156% | $162.4398 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.84 | 12.521% | $247.3662 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.01 | $950.4565 | $950.46 | $950.40 | $950.40 | |