| 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 | $5.58 | 4.193% | $5.814 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.99 | 6.369% | $71.2566 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.59 | 11.777% | $209.6825 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.85 | 7.746% | $100.0422 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.38 | 5.416% | $144.8205 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.82 | 8.763% | $50.9228 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.59 | 10.120% | $199.9669 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.80 | $782.5055 | $782.50 | $782.45 | $782.50 | |