| 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 | $34.25 | 12.461% | $38.5179 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.50 | 5.627% | $93.4799 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.44 | 4.236% | $168.2786 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.64 | 9.470% | $231.6823 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 5.427% | $240.8058 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.27 | 12.407% | $10.4201 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.56 | 11.716% | $88.8812 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.07 | $872.0658 | $872.07 | $872.10 | $872.10 | |