| 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 | $28.30 | 4.110% | $29.4631 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.35 | 5.676% | $71.1728 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.73 | 6.746% | $125.6721 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 11.740% | $88.6433 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.98 | 13.296% | $200.5113 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.45 | 5.589% | $96.5611 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.44 | 3.221% | $241.9913 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.58 | $854.0150 | $854.00 | $853.95 | $854.10 | |