| 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 | $36.41 | 9.498% | $39.8682 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 10.270% | $54.6939 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 13.266% | $90.1371 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.80 | 9.149% | $228.9946 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.35 | 3.170% | $185.0354 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.65 | 5.529% | $227.5733 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 12.118% | $249.7428 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.14 | $1,076.0453 | $1,076.04 | $1,076.05 | $1,076.00 | |