| 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 | $29.98 | 4.254% | $31.2553 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.46 | 6.565% | $62.2979 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.60 | 12.456% | $50.1554 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.68 | 5.196% | $15.4428 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.82 | 8.407% | $186.2649 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.73 | 13.844% | $119.2288 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.37 | 7.852% | $76.974 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.64 | $541.6191 | $541.62 | $541.60 | $541.70 | |