| 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 | $34.27 | 4.625% | $35.855 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.46 | 10.641% | $170.8961 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.89 | 3.289% | $107.3069 | $107.31 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.98 | 8.722% | $111.9619 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.51 | 4.406% | $190.5514 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.76 | 10.278% | $175.0774 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.51 | 4.463% | $214.6819 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.38 | $1,006.3306 | $1,006.34 | $1,006.35 | $1,006.50 | |