| 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 | $5.88 | 6.545% | $6.2648 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.28 | 9.178% | $142.2371 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.69 | 12.188% | $180.2749 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.79 | 12.767% | $138.4666 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.97 | 9.843% | $161.4363 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.51 | 11.777% | $36.3387 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.90 | 12.574% | $217.1552 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.02 | $882.1736 | $882.18 | $882.15 | $882.20 | |