| 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 | $32.93 | 10.828% | $36.4957 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.58 | 7.664% | $44.7667 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 5.800% | $119.5328 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 9.642% | $16.2161 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.61 | 8.818% | $196.5362 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.58 | 6.492% | $106.0447 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.45 | 3.656% | $22.2342 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.92 | $541.8264 | $541.83 | $541.85 | $541.70 | |