| 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 | $36.76 | 4.531% | $38.4256 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.95 | 3.343% | $79.5224 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.95 | 9.466% | $95.1807 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 7.165% | $40.2726 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.51 | 4.747% | $136.7053 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.78 | 3.610% | $49.5049 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.98 | 6.462% | $173.5118 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.51 | $613.1233 | $613.12 | $613.10 | $613.10 | |