| 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 | $55.65 | 6.253% | $59.1298 | $59.13 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.39 | 3.292% | $175.9992 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 4.860% | $143.6267 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 8.444% | $147.2778 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.55 | 5.363% | $84.8699 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 6.699% | $141.8777 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.98 | 6.125% | $27.5713 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.32 | $780.3524 | $780.36 | $780.40 | $780.40 | |