| 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 | $29.70 | 5.626% | $31.3709 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 5.189% | $41.9809 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.99 | 5.587% | $137.2525 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.93 | 13.653% | $270.4146 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 8.375% | $49.2023 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.98 | 6.483% | $15.9512 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.73 | 12.391% | $73.8746 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.64 | $620.0470 | $620.03 | $620.00 | $620.20 | |