| 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 | $39.30 | 5.794% | $41.577 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.86 | 11.540% | $110.2684 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.83 | 5.503% | $31.4715 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.79 | 8.448% | $114.7271 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.57 | 9.342% | $38.8929 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.97 | 7.466% | $242.8409 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 6.795% | $58.246 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.86 | $638.0238 | $638.03 | $638.05 | $638.00 | |