| 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 | 5.495% | $39.8244 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.72 | 6.222% | $266.3198 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 3.135% | $142.646 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.88 | 6.443% | $97.7998 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.93 | 5.773% | $253.7812 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 4.420% | $173.8906 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 9.738% | $269.2641 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.49 | $1,243.5259 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | |