| 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 | $37.50 | 4.575% | $39.2156 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.87 | 4.611% | $251.9765 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.64 | 4.134% | $21.4933 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.81 | 10.627% | $142.4986 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.78 | 8.689% | $95.4072 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.67 | 9.514% | $81.7741 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.70 | 10.519% | $148.8691 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.97 | $781.2344 | $781.24 | $781.20 | $781.30 | |