| 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 | $36.89 | 6.372% | $39.2406 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.58 | 9.135% | $141.4171 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.76 | 13.656% | $79.2864 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 4.501% | $136.7918 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.47 | 8.364% | $86.1169 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.77 | 8.874% | $114.0673 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.43 | 11.812% | $31.7882 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.80 | $628.7083 | $628.72 | $628.70 | $628.70 | |