| 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 | $5.44 | 9.498% | $5.9567 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.31 | 7.390% | $55.1018 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.64 | 9.540% | $55.4711 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.74 | 9.814% | $207.2629 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.45 | 3.573% | $92.646 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.57 | 13.331% | $138.9098 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.68 | 9.470% | $158.3812 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.83 | $713.7295 | $713.73 | $713.70 | $713.80 | |