| 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 | $27.40 | 7.575% | $29.4756 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 4.514% | $73.6928 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.53 | 3.794% | $22.3468 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.55 | 7.815% | $57.7349 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.62 | 12.398% | $58.0198 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.40 | 7.872% | $216.1755 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 4.424% | $63.5316 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.85 | $520.9770 | $520.98 | $521.05 | $520.90 | |