| 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 | $29.97 | 5.701% | $31.6786 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.67 | 5.413% | $163.0423 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 9.458% | $6.1844 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.75 | 12.694% | $21.1301 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.43 | 3.138% | $193.3116 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 11.663% | $73.3961 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.38 | 7.512% | $87.4933 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.58 | $576.2364 | $576.23 | $576.30 | $576.20 | |