| 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 | $34.36 | 4.759% | $35.9952 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.48 | 12.849% | $278.1502 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.98 | 11.355% | $194.849 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.71 | 3.381% | $42.0864 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 13.649% | $260.6313 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 13.550% | $97.9596 | $97.96 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.34 | 11.401% | $71.6754 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.47 | $981.3471 | $981.36 | $981.40 | $981.40 | |