| 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 | $47.96 | 6.746% | $51.1954 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.97 | 5.219% | $171.4754 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.42 | 6.621% | $67.619 | $67.62 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.78 | 4.684% | $180.873 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.92 | 13.578% | $15.8101 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.73 | 5.310% | $86.0699 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.64 | 11.387% | $61.9757 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.42 | $635.0185 | $635.03 | $635.00 | $635.10 | |