| 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 | $5.47 | 7.253% | $5.8667 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 10.454% | $82.487 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.42 | 11.715% | $145.6987 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.86 | 10.837% | $156.125 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 12.481% | $102.0203 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.78 | 7.457% | $62.0887 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.34 | 6.494% | $258.0776 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.25 | $812.3640 | $812.38 | $812.40 | $812.40 | |