| 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 | $5.55 | 12.305% | $6.2329 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.80 | 8.692% | $188.9067 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.80 | 7.171% | $172.331 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 12.849% | $51.3012 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.32 | 10.588% | $169.5535 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.91 | 13.864% | $60.2454 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.38 | 12.529% | $204.1051 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.22 | $852.6758 | $852.68 | $852.70 | $852.60 | |