| 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 | $29.97 | 4.326% | $31.2665 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.93 | 4.724% | $107.7924 | $107.79 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.89 | 8.374% | $135.3483 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.71 | 5.692% | $62.0518 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.96 | 3.847% | $60.1897 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.59 | 10.839% | $63.8322 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.25 | 6.447% | $85.4237 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.30 | $545.9046 | $545.90 | $545.90 | $545.90 | |