| 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 | $36.74 | 6.147% | $38.9984 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.63 | 3.358% | $34.7593 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.50 | 3.356% | $178.2891 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 5.238% | $46.7888 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.94 | 4.782% | $212.6446 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.72 | 13.672% | $146.3186 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.36 | 9.816% | $48.7144 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.35 | $706.5132 | $706.51 | $706.50 | $706.50 | |