| 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 | $35.83 | 6.856% | $38.2865 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.77 | 12.643% | $199.119 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.91 | 8.852% | $32.5576 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.52 | 3.653% | $17.1235 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.66 | 9.677% | $247.4971 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.82 | 7.315% | $113.5607 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.87 | 3.652% | $250.7031 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.38 | $898.8475 | $898.85 | $898.80 | $898.90 | |