| 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 | $55.35 | 3.569% | $57.3254 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.80 | 6.824% | $104.4739 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.41 | 12.699% | $240.5109 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.46 | 10.859% | $202.2733 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.66 | 13.303% | $38.1378 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.75 | 12.378% | $241.3318 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.98 | 6.455% | $203.3078 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.41 | $1,087.3609 | $1,087.36 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.30 | |