| 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 | $28.70 | 9.851% | $31.5272 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 10.110% | $81.2612 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.99 | 5.463% | $262.5923 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.87 | 3.663% | $208.2279 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.96 | 12.837% | $224.5005 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.75 | 4.617% | $146.2023 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.51 | 4.561% | $218.0201 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.58 | $1,172.3315 | $1,172.33 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.30 | |