| 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 | $36.31 | 7.815% | $39.1476 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.75 | 9.535% | $52.303 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.66 | 5.550% | $23.9176 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.31 | 9.204% | $140.1197 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.57 | 12.322% | $119.7016 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.25 | 4.794% | $245.4799 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.89 | 8.618% | $99.8091 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.74 | $720.4785 | $720.48 | $720.45 | $720.40 | |