| 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 | $29.38 | 7.753% | $31.6578 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.77 | 8.864% | $19.3451 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.35 | 8.605% | $145.9108 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.94 | 9.414% | $129.0429 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.79 | 7.145% | $253.7086 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.47 | 8.316% | $221.4737 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 3.465% | $51.1634 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.15 | $852.3023 | $852.30 | $852.25 | $852.30 | |