| 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 | $5.79 | 7.729% | $6.2375 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.37 | 3.153% | $245.8858 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 9.563% | $23.3917 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.55 | 9.414% | $246.7833 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 13.695% | $34.9271 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.97 | 12.625% | $28.1225 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.93 | 4.451% | $176.4491 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.68 | $761.7970 | $761.80 | $761.85 | $761.70 | |