| 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 | $5.57 | 12.522% | $6.2675 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.98 | 3.776% | $51.8672 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 4.189% | $258.7951 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.76 | 4.329% | $77.9964 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.74 | 6.111% | $62.3296 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.91 | 7.357% | $17.0805 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.42 | 13.589% | $226.5192 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.77 | $700.8555 | $700.87 | $700.85 | $700.90 | |