| 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 | $5.72 | 4.660% | $5.9866 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.91 | 3.488% | $153.0691 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.34 | 9.243% | $69.1945 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.82 | 7.631% | $9.4931 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.88 | 5.383% | $75.7493 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 5.357% | $133.4873 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.55 | 6.537% | $234.9674 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.92 | $681.9473 | $681.95 | $681.95 | $682.00 | |