| 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 | $36.76 | 5.555% | $38.802 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 11.428% | $41.0724 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.55 | 10.498% | $206.134 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.27 | 11.577% | $215.6449 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.91 | 11.115% | $55.4575 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 13.636% | $271.3287 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 10.396% | $275.9679 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.10 | $1,104.4074 | $1,104.40 | $1,104.40 | $1,104.40 | |