| 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 | $38.65 | 5.613% | $40.8194 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.67 | 11.176% | $108.5856 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.62 | 5.802% | $183.6934 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.78 | 13.750% | $230.6623 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.84 | 9.256% | $39.1574 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.72 | 8.203% | $35.404 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.82 | 5.574% | $248.9646 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.10 | $887.2867 | $887.28 | $887.25 | $887.40 | |