| 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 | $28.40 | 7.175% | $30.4377 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 11.591% | $276.6006 | $276.60 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 6.407% | $256.1961 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.63 | 8.606% | $175.5399 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 10.715% | $181.3955 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 11.146% | $11.3925 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.47 | 6.390% | $253.7082 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.23 | $1,185.2705 | $1,185.28 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.20 | |