| 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 | $36.74 | 8.140% | $39.7306 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 3.462% | $53.1277 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.94 | 8.235% | $210.9933 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.80 | 13.855% | $252.5304 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.56 | 5.148% | $41.5965 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.99 | 6.854% | $227.5883 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.93 | 6.593% | $160.8808 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.31 | $986.4476 | $986.45 | $986.55 | $986.40 | |