| 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 | $36.37 | 9.777% | $39.9259 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.37 | 6.240% | $256.4315 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.70 | 9.543% | $122.3595 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.56 | 9.805% | $218.0288 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.76 | 10.307% | $157.4743 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 7.409% | $86.8724 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 11.801% | $277.8031 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.12 | $1,158.8955 | $1,158.89 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.90 | |