| 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 | $39.75 | 4.322% | $41.468 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.89 | 9.869% | $178.9656 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.43 | 9.494% | $232.5981 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.47 | 13.795% | $48.3287 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.36 | 10.383% | $141.6876 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 4.354% | $260.7285 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.56 | 7.590% | $55.4734 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.31 | $959.2499 | $959.26 | $959.25 | $959.30 | |