| 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 | $12.40 | 3.758% | $12.866 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.92 | 7.233% | $37.4458 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.44 | 8.753% | $70.0804 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.31 | 13.268% | $33.1989 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.35 | 7.860% | $125.4951 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.53 | 11.624% | $55.2874 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.62 | 12.711% | $95.376 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $391.57 | $429.7496 | $429.77 | $429.80 | $429.80 | |