| 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 | $36.58 | 8.706% | $39.7647 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 12.694% | $16.7125 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.57 | 8.449% | $216.4317 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.28 | 6.237% | $40.6675 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 5.684% | $262.9524 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 8.254% | $49.3746 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 8.198% | $262.1421 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.96 | $888.0455 | $888.03 | $888.00 | $888.10 | |