| 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 | $33.96 | 7.296% | $36.4377 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 6.806% | $9.5485 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 8.529% | $156.7376 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.98 | 12.349% | $278.6031 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.65 | 4.488% | $63.372 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.93 | 10.428% | $184.3375 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 9.868% | $50.0229 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.41 | $779.0593 | $779.06 | $779.05 | $778.90 | |