| 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 | $32.72 | 5.435% | $34.4983 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.32 | 5.145% | $255.8388 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.71 | 7.360% | $201.5255 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.72 | 6.459% | $149.8091 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.62 | 13.576% | $171.0682 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.98 | 3.147% | $57.7417 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.93 | 13.328% | $209.5775 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.00 | $1,080.0591 | $1,080.07 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.00 | |