| 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 | $31.99 | 7.604% | $34.4225 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.99 | 3.382% | $83.7291 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 7.443% | $237.2556 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.57 | 10.700% | $24.985 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.87 | 7.327% | $105.0409 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.57 | 3.713% | $24.4452 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.58 | 9.409% | $232.5817 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.39 | $742.4600 | $742.47 | $742.50 | $742.40 | |