| 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 | $37.44 | 5.492% | $39.4962 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.79 | 8.842% | $178.2723 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.92 | 6.122% | $266.2813 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.99 | 4.332% | $133.5345 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.82 | 6.852% | $175.0449 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.54 | 9.761% | $154.2581 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.89 | 11.363% | $150.2176 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.39 | $1,097.1049 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.10 | |