| 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 | $32.83 | 12.604% | $36.9679 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.59 | 9.432% | $38.9468 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.42 | 13.329% | $40.1411 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.31 | 6.462% | $259.0327 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.97 | 8.279% | $249.0092 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.95 | 7.348% | $128.7639 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.91 | 13.431% | $10.1067 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.98 | $762.9683 | $762.97 | $762.95 | $762.90 | |