| 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 | $35.86 | 9.448% | $39.2481 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.57 | 7.525% | $99.5359 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.43 | 9.227% | $217.8314 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.82 | 6.454% | $206.3291 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.56 | 6.676% | $149.9438 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 9.299% | $250.098 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 4.800% | $252.8929 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.37 | $1,215.8792 | $1,215.88 | $1,215.95 | $1,215.70 | |