| 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 | $5.30 | 4.185% | $5.5218 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 6.411% | $179.5047 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.62 | 5.504% | $17.5348 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.27 | 8.695% | $68.7713 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.67 | 6.505% | $68.8768 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.54 | 5.376% | $150.203 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.97 | 7.849% | $263.1192 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.06 | $753.5316 | $753.52 | $753.50 | $753.50 | |