| 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 | $72.65 | 3.581% | $75.2516 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 13.168% | $17.4731 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.46 | 6.389% | $182.4146 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.35 | 11.108% | $14.8329 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 7.105% | $152.8924 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.85 | 9.762% | $108.4997 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.25 | 7.537% | $14.2487 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.75 | $565.6130 | $565.60 | $565.60 | $565.60 | |