| 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 | $27.33 | 13.678% | $31.0682 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 9.762% | $126.1824 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.89 | 11.684% | $236.6472 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.98 | 7.525% | $258.0385 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.88 | 11.563% | $28.8725 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.66 | 9.553% | $241.7396 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.61 | 4.360% | $175.9614 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.31 | $1,098.5098 | $1,098.51 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 | |