| 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 | $35.98 | 5.478% | $37.951 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.61 | 6.871% | $240.043 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.61 | 5.654% | $116.8639 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.38 | 6.218% | $187.3473 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.47 | 9.367% | $214.8733 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.30 | 5.132% | $118.0632 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.92 | 12.485% | $248.5019 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.27 | $1,163.6436 | $1,163.63 | $1,163.60 | $1,163.70 | |