| 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 | $36.85 | 7.213% | $39.508 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.34 | 11.395% | $106.204 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 12.338% | $148.8479 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.92 | 13.858% | $142.2314 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 6.699% | $258.6064 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 9.654% | $157.2219 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.79 | 13.598% | $187.1981 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.15 | $1,039.8177 | $1,039.82 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.70 | |