| 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 | $35.40 | 4.156% | $36.8712 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.73 | 5.765% | $101.2488 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.60 | 3.242% | $26.43 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 9.470% | $175.9511 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 5.793% | $197.7694 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.75 | 10.649% | $263.068 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 7.661% | $263.1558 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.58 | $1,064.4943 | $1,064.50 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.60 | |