| 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 | $28.57 | 3.391% | $29.5388 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.58 | 8.175% | $21.1807 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 12.369% | $154.867 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.48 | 7.119% | $199.7555 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.57 | 11.800% | $76.6613 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.96 | 7.170% | $192.8631 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.86 | 4.211% | $64.4649 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.84 | $739.3313 | $739.33 | $739.30 | $739.50 | |