| 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 | $34.50 | 13.836% | $39.2734 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.99 | 10.795% | $238.1982 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.80 | 5.791% | $213.4862 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.55 | 13.737% | $38.1588 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.62 | 10.113% | $225.3132 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.42 | 13.558% | $44.7646 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.26 | 13.569% | $196.7696 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.14 | $995.9640 | $995.96 | $995.90 | $996.10 | |