| 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 | $5.26 | 9.250% | $5.7466 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.80 | 3.334% | $143.4276 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.53 | 5.815% | $56.6428 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 13.348% | $28.677 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 11.627% | $207.202 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.31 | 10.276% | $141.4951 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.60 | 5.127% | $114.1679 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.42 | $697.3590 | $697.37 | $697.40 | $697.30 | |