| 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 | $27.69 | 4.677% | $28.9851 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 9.428% | $32.0515 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 10.200% | $55.5408 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.44 | 13.335% | $194.3015 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.46 | 4.850% | $211.2308 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.74 | 12.138% | $72.5981 | $72.60 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.63 | 13.721% | $87.1444 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.65 | $681.8522 | $681.85 | $681.90 | $681.80 | |