| 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 | $229.36 | 3.385% | $237.1238 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.45 | 6.700% | $187.2052 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 5.119% | $37.6116 | $37.61 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.43 | 11.167% | $84.9649 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.49 | 10.473% | $188.3454 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 9.191% | $216.8752 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.26 | 9.453% | $37.4986 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.39 | $989.6247 | $989.63 | $989.60 | $989.60 | |