| 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 | $37.78 | 3.723% | $39.1865 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.66 | 11.538% | $170.2739 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.74 | 4.581% | $238.1728 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.32 | 3.145% | $44.6824 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 5.714% | $191.1838 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.68 | 13.321% | $270.4746 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.79 | 12.441% | $177.4207 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.82 | $1,131.3947 | $1,131.38 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.50 | |