| 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 | $36.80 | 7.430% | $39.5342 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.86 | 12.139% | $159.0804 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.74 | 11.776% | $275.7961 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 12.225% | $52.1061 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.77 | 10.441% | $154.3634 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.52 | 3.806% | $11.9585 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.92 | 8.720% | $235.8354 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.04 | $928.6741 | $928.68 | $928.70 | $928.70 | |