| 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 | $29.66 | 5.474% | $31.2836 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 8.138% | $87.4836 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.81 | 4.729% | $76.2532 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.39 | 6.152% | $253.0558 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.40 | 6.847% | $86.9735 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 4.258% | $47.2289 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.87 | 8.523% | $242.9504 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.33 | $825.2290 | $825.22 | $825.25 | $825.40 | |