| 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 | 4.733% | $38.5313 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.56 | 12.569% | $270.796 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.43 | 6.696% | $238.3909 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.81 | 5.204% | $20.8409 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.62 | 8.632% | $259.2177 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.59 | 6.233% | $55.8679 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.73 | 11.585% | $17.5523 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.53 | $901.1970 | $901.20 | $901.20 | $901.20 | |