| 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 | $28.84 | 7.685% | $31.0564 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.80 | 11.773% | $15.4247 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.34 | 9.557% | $74.8713 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.62 | 11.507% | $140.0751 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.43 | 9.389% | $249.8773 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 7.691% | $175.9132 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 12.733% | $225.0489 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.01 | $912.2669 | $912.27 | $912.25 | $912.30 | |