| 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 | $36.43 | 7.126% | $39.026 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.83 | 11.439% | $7.6113 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.66 | 12.280% | $9.7234 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.96 | 11.777% | $182.1518 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.74 | 5.422% | $104.0937 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.49 | 3.617% | $183.9098 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.50 | 8.734% | $246.2825 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.61 | $772.7985 | $772.79 | $772.80 | $772.80 | |