| 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 | $36.69 | 4.773% | $38.4412 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 12.804% | $47.7838 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.90 | 6.445% | $6.2803 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 6.308% | $28.6925 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.49 | 4.656% | $145.9847 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 10.651% | $176.5326 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 12.702% | $253.2301 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.66 | $696.9452 | $696.93 | $697.05 | $696.90 | |