| 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 | $5.80 | 3.761% | $6.0181 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.95 | 12.271% | $15.6618 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.38 | 6.171% | $41.8101 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.98 | 6.266% | $172.1297 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.38 | 8.259% | $50.2105 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.66 | 6.784% | $256.9864 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.49 | 9.364% | $75.997 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.64 | $618.8136 | $618.82 | $618.80 | $618.80 | |