| 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 | $32.41 | 11.774% | $36.226 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.80 | 10.440% | $7.5099 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 8.199% | $42.6953 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.56 | 3.468% | $7.8222 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.40 | 5.650% | $68.0386 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 4.497% | $240.1446 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.74 | 12.857% | $132.8778 | $132.88 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.18 | $535.3144 | $535.32 | $535.35 | $535.20 | |