| 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 | $5.74 | 13.175% | $6.4962 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.83 | 6.377% | $68.9642 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.93 | 11.416% | $173.731 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.91 | 3.253% | $152.7215 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 4.657% | $37.2893 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 4.315% | $7.8654 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.99 | 12.179% | $10.0849 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $426.57 | $457.1525 | $457.15 | $457.15 | $457.20 | |