| 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 | $33.40 | 9.846% | $36.6886 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.46 | 10.202% | $268.2978 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.76 | 8.666% | $194.2513 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.77 | 9.422% | $26.0096 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.95 | 6.592% | $53.2427 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.93 | 12.829% | $278.6086 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.31 | 3.671% | $226.3242 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.58 | $1,083.4228 | $1,083.42 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.40 | |