| 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 | $35.40 | 7.424% | $38.0281 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 5.363% | $16.1732 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.72 | 9.520% | $112.4989 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.51 | 6.170% | $161.9199 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 3.483% | $16.0399 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.39 | 13.476% | $28.8116 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.98 | 13.521% | $129.3912 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.85 | $502.8628 | $502.86 | $502.85 | $502.80 | |