| 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 | $35.44 | 3.500% | $36.6804 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.33 | 11.258% | $198.4064 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.29 | 12.541% | $109.4911 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.61 | 3.774% | $209.2188 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.45 | 4.592% | $128.0729 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 4.355% | $177.2574 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 5.697% | $149.5613 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.48 | $1,008.6883 | $1,008.69 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.80 | |