| 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 | $29.46 | 3.436% | $30.4722 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.43 | 13.799% | $51.6989 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.61 | 10.447% | $193.956 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.40 | 12.520% | $255.8705 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 9.625% | $24.7972 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.41 | 12.871% | $273.6106 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.57 | 5.166% | $142.5735 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.50 | $972.9789 | $972.98 | $972.90 | $973.10 | |