| 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 | $35.47 | 8.600% | $38.5204 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.53 | 5.530% | $15.3335 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.99 | 10.802% | $46.5258 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.38 | 9.769% | $83.8416 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 12.680% | $281.1366 | $281.14 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.90 | 13.404% | $180.199 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.76 | 8.611% | $36.6671 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.53 | $682.2240 | $682.23 | $682.25 | $682.10 | |