| 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 | $36.33 | 7.790% | $39.1601 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 6.598% | $30.2312 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.61 | 10.460% | $55.9038 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.86 | 7.336% | $254.236 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.38 | 11.646% | $154.4957 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.74 | 7.331% | $222.9694 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.65 | 3.437% | $229.2681 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.93 | $986.2643 | $986.27 | $986.25 | $986.30 | |