| 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 | $36.99 | 5.692% | $39.0955 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.59 | 3.118% | $32.575 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.39 | 5.664% | $26.8281 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.43 | 13.516% | $24.3265 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.60 | 5.522% | $157.8609 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.26 | 10.452% | $268.6855 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.73 | 7.873% | $234.8719 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.99 | $784.2434 | $784.26 | $784.30 | $784.30 | |