| 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 | $108.79 | 3.250% | $112.3257 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.52 | 8.418% | $74.288 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.72 | 13.550% | $6.4951 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.28 | 5.637% | $14.0286 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 10.147% | $9.2964 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 5.378% | $252.8229 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.50 | 4.734% | $110.4944 | $110.49 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.17 | $579.7511 | $579.76 | $579.80 | $579.70 | |