| 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 | $29.54 | 3.250% | $30.5001 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.73 | 4.127% | $163.1982 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.62 | 6.830% | $133.1315 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.53 | 12.144% | $24.1446 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.80 | 4.474% | $138.7415 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.27 | 7.159% | $53.8688 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 12.477% | $169.4354 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.13 | $713.0201 | $713.02 | $713.05 | $712.90 | |