| 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 | $35.40 | 9.356% | $38.712 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 11.125% | $18.8357 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.64 | 13.850% | $146.4566 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.72 | 4.201% | $206.0262 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 10.258% | $81.0948 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.63 | 4.336% | $29.8714 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 12.756% | $277.718 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.19 | $798.7147 | $798.72 | $798.70 | $798.70 | |