| 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 | $36.64 | 7.843% | $39.5137 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.59 | 6.144% | $47.3296 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.47 | 7.441% | $135.8806 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.95 | 8.319% | $265.3274 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.59 | 5.406% | $167.1634 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.62 | 13.544% | $136.9568 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.54 | 5.547% | $101.8951 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.40 | $894.0666 | $894.07 | $894.10 | $894.10 | |