| 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 | $27.85 | 4.125% | $28.9988 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.87 | 3.450% | $41.2455 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 6.811% | $153.3806 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.30 | 4.213% | $143.0844 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 11.361% | $14.8556 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.45 | 6.402% | $23.8872 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.74 | 3.715% | $94.111 | $94.11 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.15 | $499.5631 | $499.57 | $499.60 | $499.60 | |