| 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 | $59.70 | 5.783% | $63.1525 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.33 | 4.354% | $252.881 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.71 | 5.441% | $91.4279 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.60 | 6.283% | $195.1356 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 9.189% | $264.5868 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 9.390% | $169.1498 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 9.103% | $220.1699 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.09 | $1,256.5035 | $1,256.51 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.50 | |