| 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 | $37.80 | 5.656% | $39.938 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 12.510% | $171.9715 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 4.697% | $208.3156 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.59 | 12.501% | $212.1656 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.69 | 13.829% | $239.8263 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 11.301% | $129.5098 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.58 | 11.741% | $256.535 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.84 | $1,258.2618 | $1,258.28 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.20 | |