| 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 | $69.85 | 5.219% | $73.4955 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 13.213% | $79.5435 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.32 | 7.861% | $10.0526 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.31 | 12.372% | $56.5344 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.27 | 4.385% | $230.9727 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 6.852% | $9.0504 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.90 | 11.432% | $82.3482 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.38 | $541.9973 | $541.99 | $542.00 | $542.00 | |