| 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 | $36.95 | 5.713% | $39.061 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.43 | 4.681% | $247.4973 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.35 | 12.537% | $117.4324 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.37 | 10.313% | $27.9864 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.52 | 7.173% | $165.6037 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.56 | 12.572% | $268.5518 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.32 | 12.508% | $253.503 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.50 | $1,119.6356 | $1,119.63 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.70 | |