| 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 | $36.85 | 5.110% | $38.733 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.88 | 6.155% | $128.3202 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 6.516% | $171.0221 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 9.471% | $220.9234 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.67 | 10.704% | $60.5219 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.84 | 4.189% | $155.0749 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.48 | 10.631% | $277.1085 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.09 | $1,051.7040 | $1,051.69 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.60 | |