| 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 | 7.682% | $39.1747 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.46 | 7.310% | $223.6984 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.32 | 12.177% | $161.8938 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.51 | 6.110% | $103.4679 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 6.498% | $264.786 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.94 | 7.641% | $163.5497 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.76 | 5.595% | $239.4472 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.00 | $1,196.0177 | $1,196.02 | $1,196.00 | $1,196.00 | |