| 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 | $6.27 | 3.791% | $6.5077 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.70 | 8.587% | $96.3167 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.79 | 9.528% | $189.2534 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.45 | 9.532% | $47.5917 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.97 | 6.641% | $57.5541 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.35 | 7.771% | $228.8517 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.26 | 7.600% | $80.9798 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.79 | $707.0551 | $707.05 | $707.05 | $707.20 | |