| 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 | $26.86 | 13.562% | $30.5028 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.95 | 5.640% | $96.0796 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.38 | 10.777% | $240.807 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.64 | 8.639% | $220.1461 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.93 | 9.663% | $134.8087 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.59 | 4.460% | $90.4519 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.96 | 9.650% | $176.4926 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.31 | $989.2887 | $989.29 | $989.30 | $989.30 | |