| 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 | $5.99 | 13.743% | $6.8132 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.95 | 13.704% | $54.5211 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 8.687% | $271.5327 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.80 | 6.739% | $54.2234 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.69 | 13.306% | $177.5392 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.85 | 6.119% | $69.8794 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.51 | 12.810% | $227.3234 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.62 | $861.8324 | $861.82 | $861.80 | $861.70 | |