| 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 | $35.25 | 8.693% | $38.3143 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.51 | 12.205% | $29.7455 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 8.177% | $85.0271 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.78 | 3.844% | $154.4991 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.85 | 11.209% | $115.4905 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.56 | 12.717% | $75.0244 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.61 | 12.167% | $88.1745 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.16 | $586.2754 | $586.27 | $586.25 | $586.20 | |