| 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 | $27.88 | 9.269% | $30.4642 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.35 | 8.658% | $52.5361 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.57 | 9.827% | $97.2738 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.38 | 4.523% | $227.2121 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.96 | 5.708% | $205.0312 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.29 | 8.266% | $33.8764 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 13.867% | $57.6167 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.03 | $704.0105 | $704.01 | $704.00 | $704.00 | |