| 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 | $29.36 | 3.615% | $30.4214 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.88 | 3.333% | $214.8086 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.96 | 13.475% | $280.2379 | $280.24 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 10.595% | $44.791 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.82 | 6.671% | $133.1467 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.60 | 3.609% | $243.0667 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.77 | 8.182% | $14.8967 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.89 | $961.3690 | $961.38 | $961.35 | $961.30 | |