| 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 | $36.38 | 8.393% | $39.4334 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.86 | 8.547% | $145.301 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.85 | 8.672% | $251.956 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.82 | 7.304% | $67.4084 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.84 | 8.816% | $218.5461 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.69 | 6.854% | $74.4666 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.53 | 10.542% | $71.3328 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.97 | $868.4443 | $868.45 | $868.45 | $868.40 | |