| 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 | $31.39 | 7.383% | $33.7075 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.62 | 12.417% | $86.1339 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 7.391% | $212.1294 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.38 | 12.825% | $274.5935 | $274.59 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.60 | 8.494% | $156.8823 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.91 | 6.295% | $215.6832 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.63 | 8.514% | $200.3494 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.06 | $1,179.4792 | $1,179.47 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.40 | |