| 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 | $27.52 | 5.295% | $28.9772 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 8.233% | $235.1578 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 13.127% | $92.1193 | $92.12 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.53 | 3.549% | $163.1207 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.55 | 13.605% | $10.8493 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.26 | 13.600% | $151.3834 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.75 | 13.737% | $220.3654 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.31 | $901.9731 | $901.98 | $901.95 | $902.00 | |