| 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 | $33.35 | 6.375% | $35.4761 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.60 | 9.859% | $141.2787 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.91 | 9.865% | $163.6 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.57 | 11.103% | $81.7385 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 8.687% | $217.1675 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.60 | 7.601% | $261.04 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.77 | 12.120% | $208.2853 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.61 | $1,108.5861 | $1,108.60 | $1,108.65 | $1,108.60 | |