| 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 | $32.70 | 12.520% | $36.794 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.31 | 10.546% | $204.8528 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 13.125% | $152.0061 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.27 | 8.676% | $43.7638 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.26 | 4.273% | $175.4497 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.44 | 7.360% | $170.1012 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 3.835% | $257.4693 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.31 | $1,040.4369 | $1,040.43 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 | |