| 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 | $36.36 | 8.768% | $39.548 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.68 | 10.500% | $97.9914 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.52 | 10.171% | $51.2515 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.65 | 5.197% | $171.1029 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.44 | 12.305% | $152.1059 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.82 | 9.647% | $74.3626 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.82 | 11.700% | $53.4149 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.29 | $639.7772 | $639.77 | $639.75 | $639.80 | |