| 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 | $36.27 | 6.322% | $38.563 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.73 | 3.859% | $41.2632 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.27 | 10.679% | $6.9396 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.74 | 8.378% | $209.9715 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.89 | 12.791% | $110.4111 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.93 | 3.246% | $41.2261 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.81 | 4.102% | $82.0428 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.64 | $530.4173 | $530.41 | $530.40 | $530.40 | |