| 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 | $29.99 | 3.649% | $31.0843 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.34 | 13.401% | $72.9622 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.92 | 8.788% | $60.8342 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.91 | 8.292% | $67.0436 | $67.04 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.69 | 13.507% | $264.1194 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.79 | 9.638% | $145.5883 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 9.453% | $241.311 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.11 | $882.9430 | $882.93 | $882.95 | $882.90 | |