| 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 | $34.59 | 5.392% | $36.4551 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.29 | 12.375% | $213.8384 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.87 | 13.498% | $137.185 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.90 | 10.230% | $185.0762 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.48 | 4.263% | $41.163 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 12.771% | $271.2143 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.57 | 9.607% | $230.7995 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.20 | $1,115.7315 | $1,115.74 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.80 | |