| 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 | $36.65 | 12.724% | $41.3133 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 7.260% | $9.2565 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.86 | 6.379% | $187.0781 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.59 | 4.379% | $186.4105 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.66 | 4.810% | $122.2713 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.60 | 3.423% | $258.1438 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 9.441% | $258.9374 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.59 | $1,063.4109 | $1,063.41 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.40 | |