| 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 | $37.55 | 5.135% | $39.4782 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.36 | 3.135% | $212.8294 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 9.409% | $87.9977 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 7.319% | $260.5061 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.36 | 10.667% | $15.8918 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.26 | 4.196% | $188.8657 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.80 | 13.125% | $59.73 | $59.73 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.50 | $865.2989 | $865.31 | $865.35 | $865.30 | |