| 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 | $36.74 | 8.425% | $39.8353 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.74 | 11.432% | $143.4576 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.90 | 8.604% | $90.0327 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 10.784% | $250.0395 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.79 | 5.641% | $84.291 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.37 | 6.573% | $126.1505 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.37 | 5.350% | $67.8138 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.61 | $801.6204 | $801.62 | $801.65 | $801.60 | |