| 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 | $28.78 | 5.190% | $30.2737 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.77 | 6.613% | $131.9549 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.86 | 8.347% | $34.5194 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.70 | 10.766% | $130.3716 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.73 | 12.698% | $211.568 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 5.275% | $125.0141 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 8.572% | $163.8894 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.54 | $827.5911 | $827.58 | $827.50 | $827.70 | |