| 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 | $35.59 | 10.108% | $39.1874 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.53 | 5.836% | $136.031 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.30 | 6.436% | $105.6909 | $105.69 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.61 | 6.573% | $185.0214 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.86 | 8.636% | $264.9197 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.35 | 8.334% | $12.2959 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.33 | 7.336% | $203.2192 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.57 | $946.3655 | $946.37 | $946.35 | $946.30 | |