| 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 | $29.78 | 3.739% | $30.8935 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.55 | 12.646% | $6.2519 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.42 | 7.605% | $19.8208 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.67 | 8.367% | $77.6666 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.33 | 13.313% | $170.3434 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.66 | 6.760% | $255.861 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.47 | 9.760% | $21.3703 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.88 | $582.2075 | $582.20 | $582.15 | $582.30 | |