| 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 | $15.47 | 11.501% | $17.2492 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.37 | 3.807% | $117.686 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.93 | 3.416% | $40.2598 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.46 | 13.787% | $59.6927 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.32 | 9.630% | $58.4547 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.96 | 3.739% | $125.4827 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.36 | 3.443% | $62.4382 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.87 | $481.2633 | $481.26 | $481.30 | $481.30 | |