| 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 | $38.87 | 6.144% | $41.2582 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.46 | 13.759% | $158.6483 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.81 | 10.334% | $92.4709 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.90 | 3.260% | $50.4941 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.77 | 6.175% | $88.9428 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.69 | 7.705% | $171.9941 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.59 | 6.364% | $256.9648 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.09 | $860.7732 | $860.76 | $860.75 | $860.80 | |