| 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 | 3.342% | $30.3825 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 4.620% | $74.7405 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.65 | 12.681% | $169.7539 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.57 | 13.745% | $32.4969 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 11.661% | $18.5246 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.26 | 10.191% | $106.0699 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.67 | 7.351% | $230.4504 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.58 | $662.4187 | $662.41 | $662.40 | $662.50 | |