| 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 | $36.54 | 8.716% | $39.7248 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.49 | 8.125% | $143.2548 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.26 | 3.366% | $41.6152 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.26 | 13.197% | $17.2739 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.37 | 7.228% | $61.5167 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.34 | 11.270% | $235.158 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.75 | 8.809% | $162.9415 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.01 | $701.4849 | $701.48 | $701.40 | $701.50 | |