| 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 | $31.96 | 4.818% | $33.4998 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.90 | 8.326% | $176.4631 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.44 | 8.708% | $212.4589 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 5.148% | $150.2144 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 13.160% | $258.8422 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.26 | 3.115% | $36.3583 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 9.699% | $196.2515 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.06 | $1,064.0882 | $1,064.08 | $1,064.05 | $1,064.20 | |