| 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 | $49.38 | 8.115% | $53.3872 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.76 | 3.426% | $226.2547 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.67 | 6.864% | $149.2569 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 6.851% | $38.9899 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.27 | 12.140% | $159.5416 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.93 | 12.738% | $86.7293 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 13.450% | $185.9446 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.40 | $900.1042 | $900.10 | $900.15 | $900.10 | |