| 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 | $28.55 | 5.185% | $30.0303 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.65 | 11.508% | $7.4153 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.26 | 3.873% | $36.6256 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.76 | 10.833% | $209.2084 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.75 | 13.226% | $197.8624 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.43 | 13.125% | $156.5989 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.26 | 12.645% | $85.9031 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.66 | $723.6440 | $723.65 | $723.65 | $723.60 | |