| 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 | $37.32 | 5.175% | $39.2513 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 5.139% | $57.101 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.65 | 7.479% | $225.3297 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 13.314% | $213.5062 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.69 | 7.216% | $160.4916 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 8.327% | $238.2111 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.40 | 13.542% | $108.3191 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.69 | $1,042.2100 | $1,042.21 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | |