| 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 | $30.52 | 3.750% | $31.6645 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 3.357% | $5.5193 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.75 | 7.427% | $155.5006 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.89 | 3.770% | $12.3383 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.53 | 4.319% | $199.8022 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.63 | 13.640% | $82.5367 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.33 | 5.200% | $249.6712 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.99 | $737.0328 | $737.03 | $737.00 | $737.00 | |