| 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 | $36.61 | 5.850% | $38.7517 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.34 | 8.710% | $205.8315 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.76 | 8.808% | $227.1476 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.32 | 9.849% | $40.9956 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.78 | 13.404% | $173.2586 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 10.492% | $95.7524 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 6.816% | $170.4677 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.06 | $952.2051 | $952.21 | $952.20 | $952.30 | |