| 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 | $58.69 | 7.810% | $63.2737 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.44 | 3.104% | $142.7372 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 4.187% | $60.2097 | $60.21 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.52 | 6.575% | $15.4747 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 10.355% | $252.7019 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.51 | 11.128% | $108.3609 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.28 | 12.596% | $195.1063 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.22 | $837.8644 | $837.86 | $837.80 | $837.90 | |