| 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 | $5.45 | 5.209% | $5.7339 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 13.847% | $19.7297 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 9.325% | $69.3995 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 5.544% | $22.8714 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.54 | 4.143% | $37.0124 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.90 | 13.427% | $19.1692 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 3.327% | $80.1508 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $237.94 | $254.0669 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 | |