| 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 | $28.60 | 3.192% | $29.5129 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 6.647% | $41.5497 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.36 | 12.525% | $79.1726 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.62 | 6.214% | $222.6458 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.71 | 13.128% | $172.7578 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.30 | 13.478% | $94.5272 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.80 | 10.563% | $98.1799 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.35 | $738.3459 | $738.35 | $738.35 | $738.30 | |