| 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 | $36.49 | 6.834% | $38.9837 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.84 | 3.690% | $255.9484 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.62 | 7.548% | $12.4971 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.76 | 6.829% | $40.3386 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 8.849% | $120.3652 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.82 | 4.636% | $50.0369 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.29 | 7.610% | $74.563 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.40 | $592.7329 | $592.74 | $592.75 | $592.70 | |