| 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 | $6.77 | 5.200% | $7.122 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 8.316% | $187.7766 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.29 | 9.838% | $215.601 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.52 | 4.382% | $174.8607 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.56 | 5.453% | $142.9521 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.30 | 4.370% | $111.989 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.58 | 3.616% | $248.2432 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.38 | $1,088.5446 | $1,088.54 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.60 | |