| 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 | $38.56 | 3.271% | $39.8213 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.54 | 6.309% | $95.1891 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.36 | 10.824% | $63.5686 | $63.57 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.83 | 12.305% | $58.2077 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 10.649% | $88.0766 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.98 | 8.175% | $174.1401 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.66 | 5.408% | $36.5344 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.53 | $555.5378 | $555.54 | $555.55 | $555.50 | |