| 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 | $35.51 | 3.596% | $36.7869 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.79 | 7.491% | $264.2021 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.38 | 13.762% | $22.0471 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.32 | 8.697% | $173.1761 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 10.805% | $208.7345 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.60 | 5.545% | $215.9451 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.68 | 7.773% | $144.0709 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.66 | $1,064.9627 | $1,064.97 | $1,065.00 | $1,064.90 | |