| 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 | $34.88 | 11.781% | $38.9892 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 3.121% | $56.5103 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 11.795% | $161.5997 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 13.351% | $283.1395 | $283.14 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.76 | 11.310% | $36.4652 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.88 | 11.400% | $224.8943 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 6.662% | $239.8722 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.55 | $1,041.4704 | $1,041.47 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.50 | |