| 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 | $30.33 | 5.131% | $31.8862 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 12.717% | $8.961 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.73 | 5.165% | $145.8954 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 12.799% | $52.4854 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.37 | 7.156% | $27.1855 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.94 | 8.293% | $119.0573 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.42 | 3.273% | $216.2743 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.27 | $601.7451 | $601.76 | $601.75 | $601.90 | |