| 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 | $35.80 | 8.464% | $38.8301 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 7.110% | $145.2519 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 7.732% | $18.002 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 4.465% | $8.2527 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.57 | 7.200% | $61.715 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.60 | 10.323% | $161.7335 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.30 | 3.812% | $58.4462 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.49 | $492.2314 | $492.23 | $492.25 | $492.20 | |