| 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 | $36.53 | 3.850% | $37.9364 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 9.874% | $84.9106 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 12.216% | $7.799 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.56 | 9.284% | $166.7237 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 13.606% | $260.828 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.73 | 8.132% | $19.1718 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.43 | 8.565% | $194.7982 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.07 | $772.1677 | $772.17 | $772.15 | $772.10 | |