| 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 | $12.95 | 4.240% | $13.4991 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.57 | 5.418% | $34.3346 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.95 | 9.176% | $54.5334 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 5.253% | $170.2888 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.46 | 4.825% | $181.8294 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 13.720% | $8.4494 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 12.776% | $98.679 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.65 | $561.6137 | $561.61 | $561.70 | $561.50 | |