| 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 | $37.69 | 3.461% | $38.9945 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.89 | 12.637% | $131.6614 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.81 | 8.186% | $245.3767 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 10.645% | $17.0393 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.87 | 5.264% | $176.7067 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.40 | 10.324% | $253.0833 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.44 | 11.338% | $88.4469 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.50 | $951.3088 | $951.31 | $951.35 | $951.30 | |