| 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 | $35.95 | 9.132% | $39.233 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.79 | 9.282% | $189.9212 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 11.351% | $163.0067 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.32 | 7.837% | $68.2824 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.25 | 8.158% | $170.0785 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.40 | 7.217% | $80.8416 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.47 | 10.286% | $117.4215 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.57 | $828.7849 | $828.78 | $828.80 | $828.70 | |