| 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 | $36.31 | 6.830% | $38.79 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.81 | 8.312% | $188.2571 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.83 | 7.132% | $50.1699 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 11.133% | $45.0089 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.44 | 7.521% | $43.4815 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.85 | 12.251% | $145.7579 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 6.774% | $234.5504 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.41 | $746.0157 | $746.02 | $746.00 | $746.20 | |