| 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 | $28.94 | 6.646% | $30.8634 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.67 | 3.200% | $86.3474 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.90 | 8.221% | $25.8648 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.57 | 7.537% | $179.1244 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.98 | 6.338% | $38.2604 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 12.319% | $55.3171 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.61 | 13.289% | $213.6744 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.92 | $629.4519 | $629.44 | $629.35 | $629.50 | |