| 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 | $36.65 | 8.669% | $39.8272 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.42 | 5.714% | $198.1292 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 5.368% | $196.3533 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.95 | 11.156% | $216.6986 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.75 | 11.251% | $132.1106 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.38 | 9.113% | $11.3259 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.53 | 13.840% | $284.065 | $284.07 | $284.05 | $284.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.03 | $1,078.5098 | $1,078.52 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 | |