| 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 | $59.81 | 4.539% | $62.5248 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.28 | 4.853% | $34.8951 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 5.589% | $182.1621 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.60 | 11.731% | $79.9994 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 7.535% | $18.6681 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 12.343% | $29.7709 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.38 | 3.728% | $108.2713 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.45 | $516.2917 | $516.29 | $516.20 | $516.40 | |