| 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 | $33.70 | 7.565% | $36.2494 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 10.313% | $78.9951 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.48 | 4.868% | $240.6511 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.83 | 7.740% | $32.1388 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.61 | 8.693% | $38.7056 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.33 | 10.600% | $32.439 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.55 | 6.800% | $163.9914 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.11 | $623.1704 | $623.18 | $623.20 | $623.10 | |