| 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 | $5.37 | 3.349% | $5.5498 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 5.555% | $218.33 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.89 | 8.159% | $26.9208 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.61 | 11.661% | $115.692 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 4.196% | $55.7657 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.70 | 5.698% | $174.0846 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 4.122% | $158.8798 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.52 | $755.2227 | $755.22 | $755.25 | $755.20 | |