| 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 | $34.30 | 5.166% | $36.0719 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.45 | 3.697% | $83.4242 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.83 | 4.707% | $135.9411 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.43 | 10.388% | $36.9027 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.75 | 6.333% | $113.5105 | $113.51 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 11.802% | $147.0867 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.97 | 8.264% | $37.8599 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.29 | $590.7970 | $590.79 | $590.75 | $590.80 | |