| 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 | $36.82 | 5.520% | $38.8525 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.71 | 12.549% | $44.6932 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.80 | 3.206% | $109.1919 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 4.640% | $185.5267 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.50 | 6.198% | $9.0268 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.93 | 12.553% | $48.319 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.97 | 3.852% | $223.2506 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.03 | $658.8607 | $658.86 | $658.90 | $658.90 | |