| 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 | $35.28 | 3.322% | $36.452 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.32 | 6.800% | $177.6298 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.73 | 3.198% | $245.3326 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.60 | 8.505% | $40.7979 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.40 | 7.496% | $81.052 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.99 | 11.191% | $144.5372 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 5.344% | $131.0795 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.75 | $856.8810 | $856.88 | $856.95 | $856.90 | |