| 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 | $5.80 | 11.499% | $6.4669 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.43 | 3.207% | $178.9919 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.29 | 4.633% | $134.2337 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.76 | 5.418% | $157.874 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 11.639% | $79.2525 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.27 | 13.427% | $165.9097 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.31 | 9.840% | $201.3477 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.85 | $924.0764 | $924.07 | $924.05 | $924.10 | |