| 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 | $34.82 | 13.372% | $39.4761 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.33 | 9.436% | $39.7581 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.26 | 10.397% | $244.2644 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 6.349% | $149.8457 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.32 | 3.720% | $124.7959 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.80 | 11.139% | $52.0131 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.79 | 7.814% | $42.8992 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.22 | $693.0525 | $693.06 | $693.05 | $693.10 | |