| 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 | $6.57 | 5.455% | $6.9284 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.61 | 12.651% | $62.6452 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.57 | 7.717% | $144.9548 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.89 | 3.508% | $15.4123 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 8.753% | $19.1623 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.89 | 6.734% | $31.9028 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.92 | 11.502% | $279.7808 | $279.78 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.07 | $560.7866 | $560.78 | $560.80 | $560.80 | |