| 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 | $56.75 | 6.482% | $60.4285 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 13.624% | $65.3679 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.30 | 7.437% | $6.7685 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 12.529% | $199.7952 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.55 | 3.313% | $184.4654 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.79 | 3.600% | $130.3184 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 12.283% | $58.8363 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.87 | $705.9802 | $706.00 | $705.95 | $706.00 | |