| 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 | 5.377% | $5.9854 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 10.113% | $177.2709 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.94 | 3.869% | $45.64 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.54 | 9.816% | $265.2496 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.82 | 8.129% | $151.186 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.57 | 11.188% | $71.7941 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 5.316% | $121.6084 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.01 | $838.7344 | $838.74 | $838.75 | $838.70 | |