| 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 | $33.30 | 4.184% | $34.6933 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.94 | 6.528% | $106.4641 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 6.720% | $46.8287 | $46.83 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.75 | 12.477% | $264.0398 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.56 | 10.548% | $200.7109 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.38 | 11.873% | $202.9152 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.98 | 5.506% | $238.4225 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,094.0745 | $1,094.07 | $1,094.05 | $1,094.00 | |