| 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 | $37.80 | 5.120% | $39.7354 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.49 | 6.219% | $79.1225 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.44 | 7.254% | $192.4566 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.46 | 11.595% | $63.0065 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.83 | 12.598% | $264.4139 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 13.624% | $279.8332 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.89 | 7.684% | $81.7214 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.19 | $1,000.2895 | $1,000.29 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.20 | |