| 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 | $5.73 | 10.203% | $6.3146 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 11.199% | $50.8513 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.98 | 13.660% | $21.5727 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.99 | 6.710% | $58.6798 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.30 | 12.747% | $201.0279 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.39 | 6.213% | $71.5769 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.69 | 6.759% | $228.1333 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.81 | $638.1565 | $638.15 | $638.20 | $638.20 | |