| 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 | $59.57 | 4.501% | $62.2512 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 11.754% | $14.5168 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.93 | 3.297% | $29.8838 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.50 | 5.533% | $179.9338 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.75 | 13.485% | $216.4726 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.50 | 6.575% | $116.6996 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.63 | 13.807% | $122.4905 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.87 | $742.2483 | $742.24 | $742.25 | $742.30 | |