| 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 | $28.60 | 4.147% | $29.786 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.67 | 10.329% | $79.0728 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.79 | 10.495% | $41.7561 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.26 | 12.471% | $140.8812 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.38 | 8.205% | $71.8265 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.54 | 7.857% | $258.3607 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.64 | 8.531% | $139.6143 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.88 | $761.2976 | $761.30 | $761.30 | $761.40 | |