| 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 | $28.95 | 9.396% | $31.6701 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.94 | 8.269% | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 4.401% | $257.6721 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 3.797% | $150.2669 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 13.165% | $274.7986 | $274.80 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 3.760% | $35.9736 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 13.719% | $237.4112 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.74 | $1,186.9425 | $1,186.94 | $1,186.85 | $1,187.10 | |