| 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 | $236.25 | 6.456% | $251.5023 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 12.306% | $18.6428 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.99 | 3.243% | $185.8271 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.55 | 10.497% | $174.088 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.79 | 5.813% | $25.1729 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.62 | 7.187% | $137.8639 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.89 | 7.769% | $20.3576 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.69 | $813.4546 | $813.45 | $813.45 | $813.50 | |