| 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 | $60.54 | 3.225% | $62.4924 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.30 | 10.653% | $30.2083 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 10.576% | $35.893 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.33 | 8.541% | $204.4153 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.26 | 3.178% | $18.8403 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.43 | 3.199% | $135.6344 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.26 | 8.367% | $36.0429 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.58 | $523.5266 | $523.52 | $523.55 | $523.40 | |