| 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 | $31.59 | 13.511% | $35.8581 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 4.830% | $165.1073 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.41 | 3.227% | $39.6495 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.84 | 6.428% | $98.8078 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.39 | 3.110% | $26.1796 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.41 | 12.502% | $38.7119 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.90 | 11.566% | $132.652 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.04 | $536.9662 | $536.97 | $536.95 | $537.00 | |