| 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 | $31.70 | 5.593% | $33.473 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.72 | 6.515% | $94.5001 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.72 | 13.547% | $104.1453 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.73 | 12.204% | $156.7826 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.26 | 11.631% | $5.8718 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.45 | 3.827% | $176.9731 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.67 | 6.111% | $265.9884 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.25 | $837.7343 | $837.73 | $837.70 | $837.80 | |