| 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 | $27.56 | 7.538% | $29.6375 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.54 | 10.596% | $32.6701 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.53 | 3.351% | $21.218 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 10.315% | $276.1184 | $276.12 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.63 | 6.294% | $48.502 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.36 | 9.562% | $189.9367 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 6.473% | $16.2904 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.22 | $614.3731 | $614.38 | $614.35 | $614.30 | |