| 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 | $28.53 | 11.386% | $31.7784 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.55 | 7.220% | $74.5715 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.44 | 13.671% | $6.1837 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.55 | 12.384% | $261.349 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.69 | 10.711% | $46.1554 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.85 | 8.762% | $94.4598 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 13.619% | $269.2657 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.60 | $783.7635 | $783.77 | $783.75 | $783.90 | |