| 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 | $36.32 | 6.456% | $38.6648 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 10.531% | $261.3505 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.32 | 3.782% | $145.6269 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 9.709% | $213.395 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.77 | 8.728% | $165.0165 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.37 | 13.860% | $184.8745 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.59 | 10.605% | $140.0149 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.33 | $1,148.9431 | $1,148.94 | $1,148.90 | $1,149.00 | |