| 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 | $35.77 | 10.565% | $39.5491 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 6.809% | $171.2682 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.75 | 5.143% | $101.7259 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.27 | 4.470% | $20.1314 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.25 | 4.503% | $147.6105 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.91 | 5.354% | $46.2609 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.47 | 7.306% | $92.7875 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.77 | $619.3335 | $619.34 | $619.35 | $619.30 | |