| 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 | $28.66 | 6.336% | $30.4759 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.46 | 12.479% | $237.8481 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 5.666% | $179.2941 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.65 | 5.127% | $247.7318 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.31 | 10.553% | $72.2022 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.55 | 4.649% | $71.7369 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 8.335% | $248.7372 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.91 | $1,088.0262 | $1,088.03 | $1,088.10 | $1,087.90 | |