| 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 | $27.99 | 13.158% | $31.6729 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 12.354% | $18.9429 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.97 | 6.418% | $138.3115 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 4.784% | $189.4809 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.47 | 4.425% | $150.8628 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.62 | 7.620% | $247.117 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.44 | 6.595% | $211.5271 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.18 | $987.9151 | $987.91 | $987.90 | $987.90 | |