| 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 | $5.45 | 3.230% | $5.626 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.78 | 4.121% | $73.6968 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.96 | 9.121% | $210.5599 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 11.835% | $266.7153 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.54 | 4.461% | $126.9619 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.97 | 7.128% | $154.2322 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.89 | 10.114% | $71.453 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.08 | $909.2451 | $909.25 | $909.25 | $909.30 | |