| 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 | $6.54 | 6.314% | $6.9529 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 4.295% | $179.7107 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.82 | 3.754% | $124.318 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.73 | 10.365% | $58.1955 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.62 | 11.524% | $98.8326 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.29 | 9.858% | $194.7672 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.83 | 12.826% | $23.5017 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.14 | $686.2786 | $686.28 | $686.25 | $686.30 | |