| 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 | $27.31 | 6.461% | $29.0745 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 12.589% | $44.9906 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.93 | 9.696% | $242.3514 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.27 | 12.516% | $144.3243 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.93 | 13.335% | $194.8569 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.77 | 9.692% | $87.5013 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.42 | 11.422% | $262.3097 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.59 | $1,005.4087 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.35 | $1,005.50 | |