| 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 | $36.26 | 5.865% | $38.3866 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.37 | 10.464% | $35.7572 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.75 | 9.292% | $53.2799 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.29 | 6.738% | $225.5267 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.98 | 6.559% | $158.7516 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.33 | 10.789% | $117.8019 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.88 | 6.656% | $68.1319 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.86 | $697.6358 | $697.64 | $697.70 | $697.70 | |