| 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 | $36.79 | 8.226% | $39.8163 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.50 | 4.157% | $92.1789 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.65 | 10.329% | $129.8021 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.74 | 10.769% | $99.4041 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 5.175% | $52.2404 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.45 | 10.500% | $52.4323 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.27 | 4.154% | $113.8091 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.07 | $579.6832 | $579.68 | $579.70 | $579.60 | |