| 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 | $33.55 | 8.493% | $36.3994 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.55 | 5.186% | $178.3429 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.56 | 12.691% | $157.2716 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 4.873% | $240.6626 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.68 | 3.594% | $175.7783 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.36 | 5.820% | $195.0898 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.55 | 9.186% | $177.4818 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.73 | $1,161.0264 | $1,161.02 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.10 | |