| 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 | $5.85 | 9.709% | $6.418 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.86 | 5.423% | $152.7158 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.98 | 10.660% | $262.2421 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.42 | 13.553% | $73.1508 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.45 | 12.823% | $202.4609 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.46 | 4.309% | $243.5198 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 4.862% | $9.1754 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.77 | $949.6828 | $949.69 | $949.65 | $949.70 | |