| 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 | $36.77 | 5.343% | $38.7346 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 5.819% | $197.1725 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.89 | 12.224% | $277.0698 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.30 | 6.299% | $21.5787 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.56 | 8.838% | $193.2528 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.41 | 3.656% | $128.9584 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.39 | 3.467% | $32.4783 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.65 | $889.2451 | $889.24 | $889.25 | $889.40 | |