| 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 | $31.99 | 4.586% | $33.4571 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.35 | 4.422% | $226.9612 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.90 | 10.564% | $28.6361 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.66 | 10.748% | $274.2785 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.52 | 6.191% | $26.038 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.61 | 13.741% | $170.1679 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.28 | 11.673% | $126.5032 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.31 | $886.0420 | $886.05 | $886.05 | $886.10 | |