| 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 | $28.42 | 5.552% | $29.9979 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 8.312% | $80.6275 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.38 | 3.376% | $218.5162 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.48 | 5.172% | $46.7805 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.99 | 12.871% | $139.9488 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 5.860% | $169.1219 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 9.447% | $234.9827 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.17 | $919.9755 | $919.98 | $920.00 | $919.90 | |