| 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 | $5.55 | 13.772% | $6.3143 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 8.215% | $169.4863 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.74 | 3.405% | $252.0393 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.29 | 8.514% | $37.2095 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 3.263% | $107.125 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.66 | 7.632% | $182.6085 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.33 | 6.524% | $214.4648 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.93 | $969.2477 | $969.25 | $969.25 | $969.20 | |