| 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 | $33.36 | 6.273% | $35.4527 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 6.307% | $61.1584 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 8.120% | $53.8221 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 11.804% | $140.2581 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 8.797% | $10.8688 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.60 | 12.554% | $113.2293 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 9.472% | $226.0597 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.21 | $640.8491 | $640.85 | $640.80 | $641.00 | |