| 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 | $27.71 | 13.635% | $31.4883 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 11.366% | $191.8279 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.86 | 4.741% | $247.0421 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 3.423% | $74.7231 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.88 | 13.424% | $200.6244 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.46 | 5.400% | $229.2028 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.36 | 8.610% | $169.8226 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.77 | $1,144.7312 | $1,144.72 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.60 | |