| 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 | $35.88 | 7.149% | $38.4451 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.90 | 13.557% | $21.4623 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.84 | 9.355% | $93.8703 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.65 | 3.815% | $103.4516 | $103.45 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.63 | 6.278% | $7.0462 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.76 | 4.746% | $117.0641 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.74 | 4.641% | $157.7358 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.40 | $539.0754 | $539.08 | $539.05 | $539.10 | |