| 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 | $28.37 | 5.189% | $29.8421 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.38 | 9.307% | $39.7659 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.62 | 4.649% | $35.183 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.78 | 5.211% | $27.1234 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.56 | 4.707% | $200.5767 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 3.501% | $259.7668 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 10.662% | $19.1335 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.98 | $611.3914 | $611.39 | $611.40 | $611.40 | |