| 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 | $29.40 | 6.218% | $31.2281 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 7.599% | $55.3059 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.69 | 3.282% | $61.649 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.62 | 11.467% | $93.2087 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.81 | 9.868% | $245.8956 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.69 | 3.851% | $79.6433 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.25 | 5.462% | $13.9737 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.86 | $580.9043 | $580.91 | $580.90 | $580.80 | |