| 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 | $32.83 | 7.316% | $35.2318 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.87 | 7.840% | $201.5206 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 3.445% | $140.4162 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.37 | 5.599% | $48.9663 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.73 | 3.804% | $80.6868 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 3.749% | $59.0228 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.32 | 4.645% | $163.5811 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.75 | $729.4256 | $729.43 | $729.40 | $729.40 | |