| 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 | $37.75 | 5.823% | $39.9482 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.91 | 12.734% | $211.8385 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.61 | 6.189% | $223.6447 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.56 | 9.740% | $28.0495 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.36 | 8.617% | $129.6453 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.99 | 11.219% | $111.2079 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.65 | 3.750% | $69.1494 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.83 | $813.4835 | $813.49 | $813.50 | $813.20 | |