| 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 | $29.28 | 5.415% | $30.8655 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.30 | 3.111% | $163.2247 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 8.585% | $145.4279 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.29 | 13.242% | $242.6663 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.67 | 3.685% | $25.5791 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.95 | 6.324% | $80.7531 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.30 | 7.793% | $181.4156 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.72 | $869.9322 | $869.94 | $869.90 | $870.00 | |