| 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 | $5.74 | 7.688% | $6.1813 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.72 | 9.731% | $200.5005 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.50 | 11.268% | $61.7537 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.68 | 9.591% | $254.9963 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.33 | 7.253% | $19.6595 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.89 | 3.264% | $47.3878 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 12.371% | $18.8109 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.60 | $609.2900 | $609.29 | $609.30 | $609.40 | |