| 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 | $31.35 | 12.857% | $35.3807 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.28 | 7.383% | $14.2605 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.53 | 3.471% | $15.0343 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.76 | 12.420% | $113.2744 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.78 | 10.430% | $117.9172 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.92 | 9.696% | $14.1727 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 13.237% | $19.624 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $296.95 | $329.6638 | $329.65 | $329.60 | $329.70 | |