| 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 | $28.31 | 7.866% | $30.5369 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.61 | 12.604% | $31.09 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.66 | 12.566% | $30.0101 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 5.279% | $170.1203 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 4.113% | $15.5961 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 11.812% | $32.0677 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.76 | 7.372% | $214.4863 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.59 | $523.9074 | $523.92 | $523.90 | $523.90 | |