| 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 | $36.38 | 9.794% | $39.9431 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.27 | 8.174% | $148.4904 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.58 | 6.438% | $215.6221 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.66 | 13.369% | $125.4541 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 4.218% | $60.2172 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 7.216% | $140.9783 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 5.393% | $166.3734 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.02 | $897.0786 | $897.07 | $897.05 | $897.10 | |