| 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 | $5.55 | 12.638% | $6.2514 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.77 | 9.105% | $114.3093 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.53 | 7.522% | $257.5474 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.84 | 5.711% | $168.9685 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.95 | 7.423% | $51.5093 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.32 | 8.816% | $126.5748 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.77 | 10.485% | $203.0383 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.73 | $928.1990 | $928.20 | $928.15 | $928.20 | |