| 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 | $30.36 | 10.320% | $33.4932 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.68 | 9.395% | $79.5083 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.71 | 6.714% | $198.1786 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 12.865% | $157.8304 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 12.114% | $236.0336 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.51 | 7.393% | $5.9174 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.79 | 8.137% | $39.7836 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.42 | $750.7451 | $750.74 | $750.80 | $750.70 | |