| 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 | 5.473% | $36.4831 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.86 | 12.735% | $146.3977 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.56 | 9.207% | $234.3145 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.99 | 12.445% | $76.4514 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 13.547% | $260.6926 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.96 | 5.534% | $39.0054 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.48 | 3.434% | $103.9305 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.03 | $897.2752 | $897.27 | $897.30 | $897.30 | |