| 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 | $36.84 | 8.398% | $39.9338 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 8.853% | $6.9775 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.94 | 12.276% | $178.4515 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.96 | 7.420% | $47.2218 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.63 | 9.292% | $77.1929 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.61 | 10.696% | $126.8687 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 12.360% | $97.2588 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.95 | $573.9050 | $573.90 | $573.90 | $574.00 | |