| 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 | $10.36 | 9.593% | $11.3538 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 13.240% | $7.2474 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.27 | 8.155% | $150.6275 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.63 | 4.311% | $188.417 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.42 | 3.630% | $41.8872 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.91 | 10.528% | $133.6394 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 5.371% | $182.0811 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.79 | $715.2534 | $715.26 | $715.30 | $715.20 | |