| 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 | $201.59 | 3.500% | $208.6457 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.93 | 4.602% | $44.9056 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 3.207% | $193.3067 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 7.747% | $39.3061 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.44 | 11.338% | $40.5716 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.36 | 3.730% | $30.4551 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 7.216% | $171.878 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.41 | $729.0688 | $729.09 | $729.05 | $729.10 | |