| 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 | $6.35 | 5.562% | $6.7032 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.48 | 7.283% | $144.2742 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.82 | 13.584% | $230.3711 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.28 | 8.158% | $93.3187 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 6.518% | $185.8633 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.29 | 9.823% | $259.5008 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.62 | 4.779% | $79.2339 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.33 | $999.2652 | $999.25 | $999.20 | $999.30 | |