| 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 | $35.67 | 10.701% | $39.487 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.70 | 12.135% | $173.4728 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.44 | 9.641% | $151.787 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 7.343% | $224.8084 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.53 | 12.479% | $227.8037 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.88 | 3.508% | $100.2786 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 5.600% | $257.0832 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.10 | $1,174.7207 | $1,174.72 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.80 | |