| 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 | $29.96 | 6.435% | $31.8879 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 6.189% | $53.721 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.86 | 11.538% | $133.6894 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 6.174% | $15.4908 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.61 | 12.645% | $8.5723 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.98 | 9.737% | $207.381 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.97 | 9.865% | $68.0833 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.56 | $518.8257 | $518.82 | $518.85 | $518.90 | |