| 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 | $5.75 | 3.696% | $5.9625 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.83 | 10.537% | $234.1505 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.51 | 7.605% | $180.2491 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 11.849% | $77.0416 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.60 | 11.199% | $121.8741 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.30 | 12.378% | $12.6987 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.68 | 13.235% | $188.7401 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.55 | $820.7166 | $820.71 | $820.70 | $820.70 | |