| 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 | $31.43 | 12.284% | $35.2909 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.42 | 9.776% | $188.178 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.33 | 12.242% | $242.8131 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.80 | 7.553% | $245.0057 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.88 | 12.322% | $20.0832 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 4.495% | $257.5488 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.80 | 8.412% | $138.5505 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.13 | $1,127.4702 | $1,127.47 | $1,127.50 | $1,127.50 | |