| 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 | $28.99 | 8.520% | $31.4599 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.58 | 13.482% | $71.017 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.59 | 5.679% | $203.5272 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 6.479% | $144.6091 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 10.693% | $63.8256 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.32 | 11.642% | $81.8559 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 5.571% | $209.4423 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.34 | $805.7370 | $805.75 | $805.75 | $805.70 | |