| 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 | $181.44 | 12.500% | $204.12 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 10.494% | $39.5016 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.67 | 3.314% | $29.6201 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 8.790% | $7.4848 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 5.612% | $13.2015 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.63 | 8.477% | $210.044 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.42 | 13.150% | $93.2582 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.29 | $597.2302 | $597.22 | $597.20 | $597.20 | |