| 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 | $33.69 | 5.362% | $35.4965 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.74 | 11.453% | $44.2914 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.94 | 4.640% | $104.5772 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.65 | 8.138% | $202.921 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.98 | 12.647% | $237.6626 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.29 | 10.770% | $98.9065 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.31 | 5.435% | $125.7945 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.60 | $849.6497 | $849.65 | $849.65 | $849.70 | |