| 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 | $34.51 | 3.488% | $35.7137 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 5.870% | $147.731 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.48 | 9.470% | $31.1771 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 11.825% | $240.9605 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.73 | 5.517% | $65.1356 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.50 | 6.450% | $47.3703 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.70 | 8.122% | $189.9704 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.94 | $758.0586 | $758.06 | $758.05 | $758.10 | |