| 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 | $28.78 | 5.835% | $30.4593 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.49 | 8.780% | $159.3518 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.48 | 8.695% | $67.9126 | $67.91 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.89 | 13.145% | $157.1471 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.99 | 9.610% | $30.6798 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 11.239% | $277.3633 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.53 | 13.470% | $61.8752 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.50 | $784.7891 | $784.79 | $784.80 | $784.90 | |