| 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 | $31.43 | 9.725% | $34.4866 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 4.422% | $210.4103 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.30 | 11.347% | $40.419 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.28 | 5.798% | $218.2401 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.79 | 7.685% | $40.6942 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.65 | 11.546% | $258.3963 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 9.632% | $195.8795 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.62 | $998.5260 | $998.53 | $998.55 | $998.50 | |