| 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 | $35.79 | 9.849% | $39.315 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.53 | 7.149% | $60.5713 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.80 | 10.222% | $254.3924 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.53 | 4.798% | $142.0327 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.28 | 4.332% | $237.1258 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.32 | 4.322% | $206.8914 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 7.259% | $268.9734 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.02 | $1,209.3020 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | |