| 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 | $236.63 | 6.505% | $252.0228 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 5.618% | $17.2157 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 12.463% | $160.4847 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 7.645% | $10.5707 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 6.871% | $198.1709 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.41 | 6.142% | $45.0148 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 3.605% | $78.0871 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.66 | $761.5667 | $761.56 | $761.50 | $761.60 | |