| 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 | $7.69 | 7.286% | $8.2503 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.69 | 13.803% | $39.4783 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.46 | 4.274% | $52.6167 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.69 | 4.511% | $54.0217 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.96 | 9.284% | $57.8768 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.89 | 12.503% | $84.2535 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.84 | 11.413% | $272.7836 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.22 | $569.2809 | $569.28 | $569.30 | $569.40 | |