| 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 | $36.35 | 5.258% | $38.2613 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.65 | 11.842% | $30.9243 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.51 | 11.734% | $96.6611 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.50 | 11.858% | $217.5638 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.50 | 7.636% | $198.5884 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.90 | 3.624% | $124.2452 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.39 | 13.780% | $190.4563 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.80 | $896.7004 | $896.70 | $896.65 | $896.80 | |