| 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 | $36.44 | 8.359% | $39.486 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.86 | 13.817% | $89.7561 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.74 | 9.616% | $270.4665 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.56 | 9.818% | $216.9564 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.61 | 4.336% | $256.2596 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.80 | 5.358% | $126.2189 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.52 | 5.644% | $264.6593 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.53 | $1,263.8028 | $1,263.82 | $1,263.75 | $1,264.00 | |