| 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 | $29.95 | 6.338% | $31.8482 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.50 | 4.460% | $141.5433 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.71 | 3.600% | $146.8116 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.56 | 10.719% | $110.2318 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.81 | 7.320% | $6.2353 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 12.246% | $47.7943 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.25 | 6.637% | $222.0716 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.36 | $706.5361 | $706.53 | $706.55 | $706.40 | |