| 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 | 10.620% | $5.8186 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.68 | 10.811% | $170.2943 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.57 | 3.868% | $39.0232 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.36 | 7.788% | $264.4686 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.33 | 8.701% | $77.5364 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.67 | 3.663% | $81.5517 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.71 | 11.668% | $225.2455 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.58 | $863.9383 | $863.94 | $863.90 | $863.90 | |