| 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 | $36.86 | 5.773% | $38.9879 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.61 | 3.427% | $44.0702 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.72 | 8.256% | $100.375 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.46 | 11.513% | $156.6312 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.54 | 8.492% | $258.7968 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 4.351% | $6.0524 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 3.743% | $182.8885 | $182.89 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.28 | $787.8020 | $787.81 | $787.85 | $787.90 | |