| 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 | $36.67 | 11.335% | $40.8265 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.64 | 7.622% | $109.387 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.26 | 9.319% | $162.0763 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.81 | 10.106% | $260.742 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.59 | 8.519% | $69.0072 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.86 | 10.177% | $156.2971 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 3.844% | $233.5763 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.76 | $1,031.9124 | $1,031.93 | $1,032.00 | $1,031.90 | |