| 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 | $35.68 | 7.192% | $38.2461 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 4.332% | $64.1746 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.85 | 11.401% | $239.345 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.74 | 6.452% | $217.9498 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.76 | 3.354% | $47.2948 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.97 | 6.356% | $253.0954 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.28 | 10.668% | $198.4056 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.79 | $1,058.5113 | $1,058.52 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.40 | |