| 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 | $35.85 | 6.752% | $38.2706 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.91 | 10.800% | $16.5203 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 8.642% | $147.4707 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.51 | 13.489% | $223.0172 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.68 | 8.173% | $145.6874 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.42 | 9.257% | $217.8803 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 7.464% | $256.1942 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.51 | $1,045.0407 | $1,045.04 | $1,045.00 | $1,045.10 | |