| 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 | $33.54 | 8.484% | $36.3855 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.25 | 7.159% | $258.5211 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 3.387% | $184.6182 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.94 | 13.337% | $158.6038 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.77 | 9.164% | $36.8647 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 5.109% | $33.5718 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 12.541% | $17.2188 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.31 | $725.7839 | $725.78 | $725.70 | $725.80 | |