| 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 | $30.27 | 7.268% | $32.47 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.60 | 11.319% | $52.9878 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.25 | 7.265% | $53.9007 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.91 | 10.718% | $188.121 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.75 | 8.604% | $73.5792 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 13.568% | $52.1504 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.98 | 4.121% | $20.8034 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $431.68 | $474.0125 | $474.01 | $474.00 | $474.10 | |