| 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 | $28.51 | 5.345% | $30.0339 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 10.854% | $160.1951 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.85 | 3.456% | $148.8215 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.53 | 13.696% | $158.64 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 11.227% | $258.9142 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.98 | 7.543% | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.78 | 6.408% | $98.7253 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.94 | $909.0800 | $909.08 | $909.10 | $909.00 | |