| 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 | $36.66 | 5.702% | $38.7504 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.76 | 8.547% | $229.8591 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 9.155% | $159.7702 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.34 | 5.435% | $137.424 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.76 | 13.617% | $51.9911 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.92 | 12.267% | $190.7641 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.68 | 12.531% | $177.4389 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.49 | $985.9978 | $985.99 | $985.95 | $986.10 | |