| 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 | $35.58 | 5.623% | $37.5807 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.45 | 4.357% | $16.1232 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.63 | 4.501% | $79.0341 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.32 | 11.585% | $135.3749 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 10.736% | $30.7957 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 5.702% | $234.3308 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.53 | 13.660% | $179.0486 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.01 | $712.2880 | $712.28 | $712.30 | $712.20 | |