| 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 | $33.40 | 4.735% | $34.9815 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.45 | 6.215% | $70.5799 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.42 | 11.265% | $69.4516 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 11.732% | $144.1008 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.40 | 5.515% | $204.066 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.79 | 7.367% | $125.3939 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.31 | 6.759% | $148.726 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.74 | $797.2997 | $797.30 | $797.35 | $797.40 | |