| 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 | $28.72 | 9.645% | $31.49 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 11.761% | $88.6712 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.25 | 12.859% | $101.8552 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.54 | 13.432% | $245.6257 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.85 | 10.372% | $131.1771 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.42 | 6.494% | $132.4998 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.29 | 5.543% | $116.4034 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.41 | $847.7224 | $847.73 | $847.75 | $847.80 | |