| 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 | $53.33 | 9.287% | $58.2828 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.80 | 12.766% | $23.4553 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.97 | 11.431% | $16.6812 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.95 | 13.874% | $224.2748 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.43 | 10.720% | $44.7641 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.33 | 9.567% | $27.7533 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.49 | 3.223% | $79.9875 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $429.30 | $475.1990 | $475.19 | $475.20 | $475.40 | |