| 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 | $35.45 | 5.744% | $37.4862 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.30 | 11.760% | $95.3313 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 7.449% | $17.9547 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.40 | 11.210% | $195.0623 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.55 | 3.681% | $51.3739 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.83 | 10.863% | $15.3324 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.79 | 11.235% | $88.7544 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.03 | $501.2952 | $501.28 | $501.30 | $501.40 | |