| 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 | $29.94 | 6.775% | $31.9684 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.28 | 3.325% | $255.5021 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 6.783% | $253.5776 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.77 | 13.837% | $142.0344 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.53 | 5.659% | $154.8221 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.79 | 5.830% | $125.7155 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 4.287% | $184.2438 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.45 | $1,147.8639 | $1,147.86 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.80 | |