| 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 | $29.99 | 7.655% | $32.2857 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.47 | 4.705% | $129.2793 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.99 | 3.638% | $78.7545 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.97 | 5.175% | $252.3884 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.44 | 13.174% | $221.1873 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 8.718% | $9.4693 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.94 | 10.124% | $156.31 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.51 | $879.6745 | $879.68 | $879.70 | $879.80 | |