| 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 | $29.80 | 3.448% | $30.8275 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.29 | 3.792% | $153.9132 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 10.426% | $190.8272 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 7.767% | $260.2573 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 8.686% | $57.3862 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.75 | 12.734% | $148.527 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.80 | 6.582% | $25.3665 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.75 | $867.1049 | $867.12 | $867.15 | $867.10 | |