| 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 | $60.52 | 6.423% | $64.4072 | $64.41 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.35 | 8.786% | $41.7194 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.67 | 4.346% | $29.916 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 13.558% | $80.0925 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.40 | 8.522% | $14.5419 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.72 | 8.151% | $241.9554 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 10.824% | $69.0544 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.50 | $541.6868 | $541.69 | $541.65 | $541.70 | |