| 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 | $36.49 | 6.439% | $38.8396 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.31 | 8.729% | $178.6526 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.72 | 3.376% | $43.1285 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 9.548% | $47.982 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.37 | 13.180% | $197.352 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 3.373% | $248.6534 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.89 | 12.134% | $161.3496 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.12 | $915.9577 | $915.95 | $916.00 | $916.00 | |