| 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 | $38.28 | 3.129% | $39.4778 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 5.213% | $137.5976 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.61 | 12.600% | $69.3729 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 6.428% | $229.2566 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 9.454% | $96.024 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.68 | 5.502% | $235.9869 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.58 | 5.291% | $189.0816 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.07 | $996.7974 | $996.80 | $996.80 | $996.90 | |