| 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 | $29.62 | 7.118% | $31.7284 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.63 | 10.296% | $7.3126 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.56 | 11.531% | $74.235 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.36 | 8.859% | $258.3877 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 13.788% | $16.9544 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.93 | 11.698% | $161.8839 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.29 | 13.210% | $38.8197 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.29 | $589.3217 | $589.32 | $589.35 | $589.30 | |