| 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 | $36.38 | 5.125% | $38.2445 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.99 | 13.259% | $183.4683 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.44 | 3.258% | $6.6498 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.25 | 11.475% | $100.6062 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 12.493% | $60.3187 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.94 | 10.210% | $50.6305 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.87 | 11.680% | $69.0964 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.49 | $509.0144 | $509.02 | $509.00 | $508.90 | |