| 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 | $12.60 | 5.279% | $13.2652 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.54 | 7.804% | $53.4061 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.34 | 8.716% | $93.8654 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.39 | 7.425% | $47.686 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.57 | 3.562% | $74.1193 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 7.481% | $30.9545 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.98 | 7.474% | $80.584 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $368.22 | $393.8805 | $393.89 | $393.85 | $394.00 | |