| 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 | $5.36 | 9.497% | $5.869 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.99 | 12.135% | $145.7643 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.33 | 12.669% | $141.2081 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.75 | 11.737% | $115.9271 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.72 | 9.618% | $69.8486 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.92 | 12.209% | $132.3169 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.72 | 5.158% | $185.8352 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.79 | $796.7692 | $796.78 | $796.75 | $796.70 | |