| 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 | $35.54 | 6.840% | $37.9709 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.87 | 3.744% | $97.3845 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.79 | 6.367% | $135.9264 | $135.93 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.84 | 5.102% | $240.5154 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.91 | 4.749% | $44.9478 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.75 | 5.359% | $175.6861 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.89 | 11.363% | $240.4216 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.59 | $972.8527 | $972.86 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |