| 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 | $36.60 | 5.735% | $38.699 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.93 | 13.758% | $178.5204 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.92 | 9.217% | $223.8075 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.46 | 11.727% | $73.1365 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 3.305% | $176.135 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.74 | 7.229% | $264.5768 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.80 | 11.399% | $116.7462 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.95 | $1,071.6214 | $1,071.64 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.50 | |