| 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 | $5.68 | 3.870% | $5.8998 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.83 | 7.477% | $17.0136 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.57 | 12.193% | $116.1983 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.74 | 10.868% | $9.6899 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.36 | 9.606% | $95.7518 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 9.489% | $40.2701 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.69 | 13.222% | $247.6052 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.65 | $532.4287 | $532.43 | $532.40 | $532.50 | |