| 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 | $37.99 | 5.864% | $40.2177 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.65 | 12.340% | $197.3252 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 3.546% | $173.2014 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.26 | 10.700% | $256.0048 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.37 | 7.290% | $176.3526 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.61 | 11.317% | $278.9715 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.94 | 3.753% | $169.0551 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.09 | $1,291.1283 | $1,291.13 | $1,291.10 | $1,291.20 | |