| 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 | $35.46 | 4.247% | $36.966 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.92 | 5.576% | $219.5136 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.31 | 12.688% | $225.7253 | $225.73 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.34 | 9.413% | $198.4095 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.32 | 6.341% | $139.647 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.52 | 11.644% | $188.1425 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 13.452% | $261.5863 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.44 | $1,269.9902 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | $1,269.90 | |